NYPD cop shot in the BACK responding to domestic violence call in Brooklyn on Christmas Eve

A POLICE officer in New York City was shot in the back on Christmas Eve while responding to a domestic violence call.

The NYPD said the male officer was shot in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn around 9.15pm.

A police officer was shot in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on Thursday nightCredit: AP:Associated Press

The officer was responding to a domestic violence call when he was shotCredit: AP:Associated Press

Local news outlets report that a man who was on his way to his girlfriend’s house allegedly told her he had a gun and was going to shoot when he arrived at her home.

As the responding officer arrived at the scene, the boyfriend shot the cop, according to the Daily News.

The officer was apparently saved by a Christmas miracle: his bulletproof vest.

The cop – who is assigned to the 77th Precinct and is said to have joined the NYPD in 2016 – was taken to Kings County hospital for treatment.

The officer was reportedly saved by his bulletproof vestCredit: AP:Associated Press

Investigators pictured at the scene of the shooting on Christmas EveCredit: AP:Associated Press

A suspect – and his gun – was taken into custody, according to local reports.

Per the New York Post, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force was at the scene.

Neighbor Everald Richard, 51, told the News he was out walking his dog when he heard gunfire.

“I’m happy they got him, prosecute him to the fullest. I got my family here, it’s not an easy job. They don’t know if they are going home,” Richard said.

“He’s just doing his job. We need more cops here, he comes here to serve and protect and gets shot.”