New York (CBS New York) – The NYPD He says five men were shot dead overnight in a shooting involving police.
It happened around 4 a.m. Monday on 10th Avenue and West 211th Street in in wood.
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Police said a group of men got into an argument as bars and restaurants went out at night.
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The officers heard gunshots and rushed towards the scene and returned fire, hitting the shooter in the hip.
Police said five people were taken to hospital in stable condition.
The officers were not injured.
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