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Cops involved in shooting during attempted car stop in Brooklyn

NYPD officers fired at a suspect in Brooklyn Wednesday, after an attempted car stop, police said.

The officers tried to stop a car they said was wanted in connection to a prior crime just after 2 p.m. at Rockaway and Shore parkways in Canarsie, cops said.

The driver refused to stop and at least one officer fired a shot at the suspect, according to police.

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Authorities investigate the scene where police were involved in a shooting Wednesday on Rockaway Ave. and Shore Pkwy. Gabriella Bass
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The suspects fled the scene and ditched their car.Gabriella Bass
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The driver refused to stop and the officer fired a shot at the suspect.Gabriella Bass
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Details on how the shooting unfolded late Wednesday afternoon remained unclear, and it was not known what prompted the stop.

The suspect was taken into custody.

No major injuries were reported.