NYPD recovers gun from Harlem River after accident

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Monday, August 16, 2021
Man tosses gun into Harlem River after accident
An accident on the 145th Street Bridge led to an unexpected and dangerous discovery in the Harlem River.

HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- An accident on the 145th Street Bridge led to an unexpected and dangerous discovery in the Harlem River.

Two cars collided just before 7 a.m. Sunday.

Police took several people into custody after the crash. Officers say one of the men tossed a gun from the bridge into the water.

The NYPD scuba team was called in and was able to find the weapon in the river.

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