Indian-origin New York cop called hero for disarming alleged killer while off-duty

An Indian-origin New York police officer who tackled and disarmed an alleged gun-wielding killer who had just shot his victim inside a shop is being hailed as a hero.

Jason Maharaj, who was off duty on Monday evening, "quickly sprang into action," on witnessing the shooting, "tackled the suspect, disarmed him and held him till...