On-duty NYPD officer commits suicide
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The NYPD says a police officer committed suicide while on duty in Queens.
Police spokesman Paul Browne said in a statement that the 28-year-old officer died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He said the officer was taken to Long Island Jewish Hospital where he was pronounced dead Thursday night.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The officer's name was withheld pending family notification.
No other details were provided.