STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man was shot multiple times by an off-duty NYPD officer on Friday night in what appears to be an attempted suicide by cop, police sources said.

"Due to police activity, avoid the vicinity of Hylan Boulevard and Heinz Avenue in Staten Island. Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area," read a social media post by NYPD News.

Multiple police cars and ambulances could be seen at the scene of the incident. At least a dozen officers could seen as flashing lights glared around them as shown in one video on Citizen.

Officials say the shooting occured at around 08:22 p.m. near Highland Avenue. An off-duty officer shot a 44-year-old man multiple times in the body.

The man was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. He was last

See Full Page