The gang members are looking to carry out the attacks to gain street credit.
MS-13 gang members are looking to target New York police while they are off duty in their homes, the city’s police department has warned.
CBS New York reported that the New York Police Department (NYPD) put out an alert Wednesday saying the violent gang was looking to ‘hit’ city police, particularly in certain areas. “Members of MS-13 are looking to ‘hit’ NYPD police officers, specifically in the Brentwood/Central Islip area as well as possibly Patchogue,” the alert read.
The gang members are looking to carry out the attacks reportedly to gain street credit. The NYPD has also warned that the violent group have been searching for police officers’ homes. “These members are conducting reconnaissance of MOS [members of service] private residences,” the NYPD alert read.
The warning appeared to be based on unsubstantiated threats.
