NYC police officer assigned to guard mayor shot with pellet gun
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New York City police say a man has been arrested on charges of assault and reckless endangerment after an officer assigned to guard the mayor was struck with a pellet gun.
The 19-year-old man was arrested Monday in the assault on the officer outside Gracie Mansion, where the mayor and his family live.
The mayor wasn't home at the time.
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The officer was struck in the back with a pellet Sunday night. Her injuries were minor.
Police say there's no indication the officer was intentionally struck.
Police also questioned a woman. but she has not been charged.
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Investigators believe the shooter also damaged windows in the same neighborhood with a pellet gun earlier this summer.
The investigation is ongoing.
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