The incident unfolded just after 7 p.m. at Guy R Brewer Blvd. and 109th Street in Jamaica, where police found a man spray painting a black Honda Accord.
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As police approached the suspect, authorities say the man jumped into the vehicle he was vandalizing and attempted to drive away.
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In the escape, the suspect struck a police officer with the vehicle, leaving him with a broken leg.
Police said the suspect and his accomplice have been caught.
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They said the black Honda Accord appeared to be stolen.
The officer was taken to Jamaica, where he's listed in stable condition.
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