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Officer Hit in Leg as Suspect in Boat Theft is Killed
2 Nov
Summary
- An officer was shot in the leg during a shootout with a suspected boat thief.
- The suspect allegedly stole a sailboat from New Jersey and fled to Rhode Island.
- Video of the August incident was released by Newport Police for transparency.
In August, a dramatic shootout occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, resulting in the death of a suspect and the injury of a police officer. The incident began when officers responded to a report of a stolen sailboat in Newport Harbor.
Upon arrival, the suspect immediately opened fire on the officers. One officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the exchange of gunfire. The suspect was ultimately killed in the confrontation. The stolen sailboat was later identified as matching the description of a vessel named "Pathfinder," reported stolen from Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Newport Police released bodycam video of the incident to provide a transparent account of the officers' actions and the circumstances surrounding the event. The department stated its goal was to offer a factual presentation to the public and media.
A joint investigation into the fatal shooting is currently underway, involving the Newport Police Department and the Rhode Island State Police. The suspect has been identified as Brendan Norris, 27, who allegedly traveled from New Jersey with the stolen boat.
