&nbsp;A New York City police detective was shot and killed by "friendly fire" and another officer was shot on Tuesday as they responded to an armed robbery, the city's police chief said.

The detective was identified as Brian Simonsen, 42, a 19-year veteran of the force. He was shot in the chest and declared dead at Jamaica Hospital, Police Commissioner James O'Neill told reporters.

He was the first New York police officer to die in the line of duty since July 2017.

The second detective was shot in one leg and listed as stable, police said.

The suspect, described as a 27-year-old "career criminal," was not identified by police. He was shot multiple times and taken to the hospital. An "imitation firearm" was found at the scene, O'Neill said.

"This is an absolute tragedy, the worst outcome any police officer or family of a police officer could ever imagine," O'Neill said. "Friendly fire aside, it is because of the actions of the suspect that Detective Simonsen is dead."

The detectives were responding to a call about a robbery at a cellphone store in Queens, O'Neill said. Officers responded and fired multiple rounds, during which Simonsen was hit, he said.

A New York City police detective was shot and killed by "friendly fire" and another officer was shot on Tuesday as they responded to an armed robbery, the city's police chief said.

A New York City police detective was shot and killed by "friendly fire" and another officer was shot on Tuesday as they responded to an armed robbery, the city's police chief said. The detective was identified as Brian Simonsen, 42, a 19-year veteran of the force. He was shot in the chest and declared dead at Jamaica Hospital, Police Commissioner James O'Neill told reporters. He was the first New York police officer to die in the line of duty since July 2017. The second detective was shot in one leg and listed as stable, police said. The suspect, described as a 27-year-old "career criminal," was not identified by police. He was shot multiple times and taken to the hospital. An "imitation firearm" was found at the scene, O'Neill said. "This is an absolute tragedy, the worst outcome any police officer or family of a police officer could ever imagine," O'Neill said. "Friendly fire aside, it is because of the actions of the suspect that Detective Simonsen is dead." The detectives were responding to a call about a robbery at a cellphone store in Queens, O'Neill said. Officers responded and fired multiple rounds, during which Simonsen was hit, he said.

New York detective killed by 'friendly fire' while responding to robbery

Sri Lankan police reversed on Tuesday a decision sacking a top detective investigating a string of high-profile gruesome cases involving the rich and powerful, following intense protests.

The island nation has been politically paralysed since October 26 when President Maithripala Sirisena controversially sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with former rival Mahinda Rajapakse.

Removing detective Nishantha Silva was seen as the latest twist in the ongoing crisis as Sirisena struck up a new alliance with Rajapakse.

An internal memo by police chief Pujith Jayasundara -- seen by AFP -- said that Silva was being transferred back to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to meet "urgent service requirements".

Jayasundara had removed Silva on Sunday.

This came after Silva had secured a court order to arrest Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the country's most senior military officer.

Wijegunaratne is accused of protecting a navy intelligence officer who is the main accused in the abduction and killing of 11 children between 2008 and 2009.

Despite the court order, Wijegunaratne is evading arrest while holding on to his official position. He denies the charges.

Silva'a removal sparked a chorus of protest.

He is also lead investigator in several other high-profile cases involving the family of former president Rajapakse.

Silva was also investigating the 2009 assassination of high-profile editor Lasantha Wickrematunga. Military intelligence has been implicated in that killing, which drew widespread international condemnation.

Following Silva's removal, Wickrematunga's Melbourne-based daughter Ahimsa in a scathing open letter accused President Sirisena of sabotaging the investigation.

"Mr. President, if you try to stand in the way of justice for my father and other victims of brutality, you will fail," Ahimsa said in her four-page letter, released to the media on Tuesday before Silva's reinstatement.

Sri Lankan police reversed on Tuesday a decision sacking a top detective investigating a string of high-profile gruesome cases involving the rich and powerful, following intense protests.

Sri Lankan police reversed on Tuesday a decision sacking a top detective investigating a string of high-profile gruesome cases involving the rich and powerful, following intense protests. The island nation has been politically paralysed since October 26 when President Maithripala Sirisena controversially sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with former rival Mahinda Rajapakse. Removing detective Nishantha Silva was seen as the latest twist in the ongoing crisis as Sirisena struck up a new alliance with Rajapakse. An internal memo by police chief Pujith Jayasundara -- seen by AFP -- said that Silva was being transferred back to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to meet "urgent service requirements". Jayasundara had removed Silva on Sunday. This came after Silva had secured a court order to arrest Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, the country's most senior military officer. Wijegunaratne is accused of protecting a navy intelligence officer who is the main accused in the abduction and killing of 11 children between 2008 and 2009. Despite the court order, Wijegunaratne is evading arrest while holding on to his official position. He denies the charges. Silva'a removal sparked a chorus of protest. He is also lead investigator in several other high-profile cases involving the family of former president Rajapakse. Silva was also investigating the 2009 assassination of high-profile editor Lasantha Wickrematunga. Military intelligence has been implicated in that killing, which drew widespread international condemnation. Following Silva's removal, Wickrematunga's Melbourne-based daughter Ahimsa in a scathing open letter accused President Sirisena of sabotaging the investigation. "Mr. President, if you try to stand in the way of justice for my father and other victims of brutality, you will fail," Ahimsa said in her four-page letter, released to the media on Tuesday before Silva's reinstatement.

Sri Lanka reinstates top detective after outcry

Teaser for a new psychological mystery &quot;Vodka Diaries&quot; came out Thursday and Kay Kay&nbsp;Menon makes it to the big screen as a workaholic and serious-about-work detective in the film.&nbsp;

In a minute-long teaser, Kay Kay Menon can be seen portraying the role of a stern ACP Ashwini Dixit who mysteriously receives a phone call and he gets swamped within the story that is &#39;Vodka Diaries&#39;. It&#39;s not very clear if Dixit himself is clean in the whole sequence of things but there are definitely some things that would intrigue you as a viewer.

There is a scene where a scared Raima Sen says &#39;she is dangerous&#39; and builds up the mystery.

The teaser also features Mandira Bedi who makes a blink and miss appearance.&nbsp;

&quot;Vodka Diaries&quot; is directed by Kushal Shrivastava and is produced by&nbsp;K&#39;Scope Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Vishal Raj Films and Production Pvt. Ltd.&nbsp;

The film stars actors Kay Kay Menon, Raima Sen, Sharib Hashmi, and Mandira Bedi in important roles.&nbsp;

The movie is set to be released on 19 January 2018.&nbsp;

Watch the teaser here:&nbsp;

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Kay Kay Menon returns to the big screen as a detective caught in a mystery drama

Teaser for a new psychological mystery "Vodka Diaries" came out Thursday and Kay Kay Menon makes it to the big screen as a workaholic and serious-about-work detective in the film. In a minute-long teaser, Kay Kay Menon can be seen portraying the role of a stern ACP Ashwini Dixit who mysteriously receives a phone call and he gets swamped within the story that is 'Vodka Diaries'. It's not very clear if Dixit himself is clean in the whole sequence of things but there are definitely some things that would intrigue you as a viewer. There is a scene where a scared Raima Sen says 'she is dangerous' and builds up the mystery. The teaser also features Mandira Bedi who makes a blink and miss appearance. "Vodka Diaries" is directed by Kushal Shrivastava and is produced by K'Scope Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Vishal Raj Films and Production Pvt. Ltd. The film stars actors Kay Kay Menon, Raima Sen, Sharib Hashmi, and Mandira Bedi in important roles. The movie is set to be released on 19 January 2018. Watch the teaser here:

Watch: 'Vodka Diaries' teaser out, Kay Kay Menon plays detective in psychological mystery

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