New York Police Officer Doused in Chemical During Traffic Stop
A New York police officer was doused in a chemical after stopping a motorist for driving through a red light in Brooklyn, New York, on April 17.
The driver later threw a lit Molotov cocktail at the police while being pursued, according to the New York Police Department.
However, the cocktail bounced off a police car windshield and shattered on the street, according to news reports.
This bodycam video shows the moment the officer is doused in a chemical after asking for a driver’s license and vehicle registration. Credit: New York Police Department via Storyful