An off-duty New York Police Department officer shot a 30-year-old man in the head during an incident in the Bronx on Monday night. The officer, who works security at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation by the department's Force Investigation Division. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the Kingsbridge section after what police described as 'an interaction with several males.'

Police said the incident involved a stolen vehicle, though they provided few details about what led to the gunfire. The officer, assigned to the Intelligence Bureau, has been placed on modified duty and surrendered his weapon. The victim was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital in critical condition.

A nearby bartender reported hearing a gunshot that shattered her restaurant window. Police spent hours searching for the bullet and returned the following day. The shooting has raised questions about off-duty officers' use of firearms and the department's handling of such incidents, particularly given the officer's high-profile security assignments.