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Nov 6, 2008 8:44 am US/Eastern

Off-Duty Cop Chases Harlem Shooting Suspect

NEW YORK (AP) ― Authorities are crediting an off-duty New York City policeman with the capture of a gunman who opened fire on a Harlem street corner.

Three people were treated at a hospital after the incident on Wednesday night.

Investigators say 27-year-old Jose Diaz, who became a transit officer three years ago, happened to be driving past the area when he saw the shooter get into a livery cab with a gun still in his hand.

Diaz chased the taxi about a half-mile, then pulled it over with help from other officers in an unmarked car. The suspect surrendered without a struggle.

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