NYC officer accidentally shoots US marshal in New Jersey
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A New York City police officer hunting for a fugitive in New Jersey has accidentally shot a U.S. marshal in the foot while firing on a dog.
According to a police report, the officer from the warrants task force was with members of a fugitive task force looking for a man wanted on felony charges Thursday morning in Jersey City.
As they breached the door where they believed the man was hiding, a dog jumped out at them. The officer fired five times, striking the marshal. Police say he will recover.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say the dog attacked the marshal and was killed.
The suspect was taken into custody.