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Cop arrested on LIRR: I was defending myself

Originally published: October 13, 2009 8:42 PM
Updated: October 13, 2009 9:47 PM
By MATTHEW CHAYES AND JOSEPH MALLIA  matthew.chayes@newsday.com, joseph.mallia@newsday.com

Quick ReadBrentwood man says he was faced with unruly hockey fans on LIRR and pointed gun in defense.

NYPD Officer David Hendrick, 38, of Brentwood, speaks

Photo credit: News12 Long Island | NYPD Officer David Hendrick, 38, of Brentwood, speaks out on his arrest on the LIRR on Sunday. (October 11, 2009)

An off-duty NYPD officer arrested after allegedly pointing his gun at Long Island Rail Road passengers has said he was defending himself against unruly hockey fans, but authorities said Tuesday the now-suspended cop broke the law when he brandished his weapon.

-- VIDEO: Off-duty cop speaks out on his LIRR arrest

"The allegation is that he was not acting in any legal law enforcement capacity,...

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