Summary
Videos have surfaced showing people throwing snowballs at New York Police Department officers in Washington Square Park. This event has led to calls for arrests and charges from New York law enforcement leaders. Police unions and officials have condemned the act as criminal, and investigations are underway.
Key Facts
- The incident happened during a planned snowball fight in Washington Square Park, New York.
- People threw snowballs at NYPD officers and shouted insults.
- Police received a 911 call about the disorderly group at the park.
- The Detectives' Endowment Association and the Police Benevolent Association condemned the snowball attacks.
- NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch described the behavior as criminal and is leading an investigation.
- Law enforcement leaders are asking for those responsible to be arrested and charged with assault.
- The Police Benevolent Association represents around 50,000 officers who also condemned the incident.
