Teen accused of brandishing knife amid carjacking definitely picks wrong woman to victimize
An off-duty New York State trooper was involved in a confrontation with a teenager who allegedly attempted to carjack her at a gas station in Yonkers. The teen, reportedly brandishing a knife, targeted the officer's vehicle but was shot during the encounter. The incident resulted in the suspect's arrest and has drawn attention due to the officer's status and the circumstances of self-defense.
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