"A video of the fracas shows two uniformed officers pacing a walkway in the park Monday as snowballs fly at them from all directions, hitting the officers and covering them in snow. The officers, growing visibly frustrated, shoved at least two people to the ground as snowballs continued to whizz by."
"In a statement Tuesday, the New York Police Department said multiple uniformed officers were struck in the face with snowballs and were 'removed by EMS in stable condition' to a nearby hospital, but did not disclose additional information on their injuries."
"Jessica Tisch, the city's police commissioner, called the behavior 'disgraceful' and 'criminal' and said the department is investigating. Police have released images of two people the department is searching for in connection with the incident, asking for the public's help to identify them."
New York City police responded to a large snowball fight at Washington Square Park on Monday, where officers were targeted with snowballs from multiple directions. Video footage shows uniformed officers being hit repeatedly and covered in snow, with some officers shoving participants to the ground as the incident escalated. Multiple officers were struck in the face and transported to a hospital in stable condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch characterized the behavior as disgraceful and criminal, announcing an investigation and releasing images of two individuals sought in connection with the incident. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for respect toward officers while appearing to downplay the severity of the situation.
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