NYPD detective struck by minivan while investigating stabbing on Staten Island

BULLS HEAD, Staten Island (WABC) -- An NYPD detective is in critical but stable condition after she was struck by a minivan while investigating a stabbing on Staten Island

The female detective was struck on Richmond Avenue near Akron Street at around 8:50 p.m. Sunday night.

She was taken to Richmond University Medical Center.

She was crossing the street when she was struck by a minivan. The driver remained at the scene and no charges were immediately filed.

The detective, assigned to the 121st Precinct precinct, is expected to recover.

She was investigating a double stabbing at a strip mall at the intersection at around 4 a.m. Sunday.

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