What a way to begin a wild weekend. In the early hours of NYPD searched The Bronx Wakefield district searching for Andre Sterling, who was described as "armed and dangerous" and caution had to be used.
The warning turned out to be on target, but it was Sterling who became the target. The marshalls had information that Sterling was inside, while Massachusetts state troopers encircled the building.
Sterling came out of the rear near a back room and started shooting. A pre-dawn gun battle ensued and Sterling was killed.
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USA TODAY - Two US marshals shot and fugitive killed in Bronx gunfight
A suspect in the shooting of Massachusetts state trooper was killed during a shootout with U.S. marshals in the Bronx that left two officers wounded.
New York Post - US Marshal released from hospital after Bronx gun battle
The marshal, along with a colleague, was part of the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force team executing a warrant in Wakefield Friday morning when bullets started flying.
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