The NYPD has shot the man allegedly responsible for yesterday's Manhattan hammer attacks, the New York Post reports. Two officers approached David Baril this morning after recognizing him from pictures released by the NYPD. He was shot after he pulled out a hammer and tried to attack one of the officers. His condition is unknown, but CBS2 reports one of the officers went to the hospital with a a ringing ear.
Scene of #Midtown shooting outside my office. Middle of 8th Ave. & 37th. Possibly Union Sq. "Hammer Guy" shot. pic.twitter.com/Knp9BqTtMz
— James Stewart-Meudt (@JSMeudt) May 13, 2015
Baril allegedly attacked four random pedestrians yesterday in a span of six hours. Police say he hit three people over the head with a hammer and another with his fist. Using facial-recognition technology, the NYPD was able to identify the attacker as Baril. He's been arrested eight times before, including an incident in which he jumped over the counter at a KFC to punch an employee.
We'll keep you updated when more information becomes available.
Update 3:37 p.m.: David Baril is in the hospital in critical but stable condition, the Wall Street Journal reports. He suffered "at least two gunshot wounds"—one to his back and another to his neck.
The NYPD released of police shooting and apprehending Baril. Warning, the video is graphic.
Video released from Today's attack on the police officer leading to the shooting of the suspect by police. @NYPDnews pic.twitter.com/wzQl3sglvu
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) May 13, 2015
