New York City descended into “total chaos” overnight, as swarms of looters took advantage of a fifth night of George Floyd protests, a high-ranking NYPD member admitted to The Post Tuesday.
“Manhattan and Bronx crammed with UMOS [uniformed members of service] being shot at, run over, retired UMOS being shot or shooting looters,” a high-ranking police source told The Post.
“Last night was total chaos,” the source said.
At least 700 people were arrested citywide, six officers were injured and half a dozen vehicles were vandalized — with hundreds of looters yet again targeting high-end stores in Manhattan, police said.
“So many incidents we are still trying to count them,” the source added.
One cop was in critical condition Tuesday after being mowed down in a hit-and-run and another was attacked by several men in The Bronx. Disturbing videos shared on social media captured both of the incidents.
More than 1,700 people have been arrested since demonstrations over Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody began last Thursday, according to the NYPD.
The arrest numbers released by the NYPD Tuesday morning were preliminary and were expected to increase as the day goes on.
