CITY OF LIBERTY / LIBERTY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS ADVISEMENTS

Robbery Shooting Breaks the Quiet in Broker

1998-263 / DEPARTMENT / 1998-09-13

STATUS: PUBLISHED

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PUBLIC PRESS CONTACTDavid Rosario - (452) 800-0935
JUNE 30TH, 1998 - Two officers injured, one suspect killed in an armed robbery shooting early Tuesday morning. At approximately 12:40 am EST on June 30th, 1998, members of the service responded to reports of an armed robbery in progress at the Oriental Store on Dukes Boulevard. There, it was reported that one male was brandishing a firearm and had discharged the weapon inside the store. The suspect, identified as Ferris Baxter, attempted to elude law enforcement following his rushed exit from the building. After crashing out on Oneida Avenue, the suspect took shelter inside of the Internet Cafe, firing upon officers. In the exchange of fire between officers, Detective Specialist Anton Sergeyvich of the 55th Precinct was struck in the back. Sergeyvich, while expected to live, is being held at the Presbyterian Trauma Center in the ICU, and has been placed on Medical Leave by the department. Following this, as officers attempted to breach the building, Sergeant Cole Dwyer of the Highway Patrol was shot in the shoulder and chest. Dwyer was tended to shortly after, and also has been placed on Medical Leave and is to be held at the Presbyterian Trauma Center. Sergeant Cole Dwyer, Detective Specialist Anton Sergeyvich, Officer Jack Walker, Officer Petter Tuci, and Detective Oziel Mendoza, are all recognized in this incident, and have been cleared of any wrongdoing by the LCPD's Force Investigation Division. "Fidelis Ad Mortem"