Off-Duty NYPD Officer Saves Choking Infant After Rushing to Neighbor’s Aid
An off-duty NYPD officer is being praised after saving a choking infant in Elmont, New York. Police say Officer Freddy Cerpa rushed from his home to help a frantic mother after her baby stopped breathing. Bodycam-style footage released by the NYPD shows Cerpa rendering aid and restoring the child’s breathing. Authorities say the infant is alive today thanks to his quick actions.
