Contrary to an unsubstantiated claim in a since-deleted tweet by the Detectives’ Endowment Association on Monday, three NYPD officers were *not,* in fact, poisoned by Shake Shack employees in Manhattan this week
Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images Contrary to an unsubstantiated claim in a since-deleted tweet by the Detectives’ Endowment Association on Monday, three NYPD officers were not, in fact, poisoned by Shake Shack employees in Manhattan this week. According to NBC News, the officers were hospitalized on Monday night after having milkshakes at the fast-casual burger chain and then released from the hospital that night.
In the hours after the officers went to the hospital, though, the news of their supposed poisoning was shared widely on social media by police unions and right-wing figures like Fox News’ Sean Hannity. The union went on to urge its members to carefully inspect any prepared food they ordered, to dine in groups of two or more whenever possible, and to “remain vigilant” during their meals.
While many law enforcement officials later retracted their initial claims, the fact remains that the NYC PBA and the Detectives’ Endowment Association publicly accused restaurant workers of a crime before even investigating it.
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