Police Officer Stops Gun-Wielding Woman with Squad Car in North Bellmore

A woman who was waving a gun and stopping traffic at an intersection in North Bellmore, New York, was struck by a police officer's vehicle in an attempt to subdue her. The officer's actions were deemed part of normal protocol, as the woman had fired the weapon into the air. The suspect was arrested, and the semi-automatic handgun was recovered. The officer and the woman both sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. Police cleared the scene but continued searching the area for evidence. The motive behind the woman's actions remains unknown.