India, Aug. 6 -- A public safety official for a New York state police department has been accused of helping her son flee a gang-related shooting in New York City, according to authorities, ABC7 reported. Jennifer Lackard faces criminal charges, including attempted murder.

Jennifer was arrested on Tuesday, August 4, in connection with a June shooting behind a Bronx courthouse, police said. The Mount Vernon Police Department deputy commissioner has been accused of "acting in concert" with her husband and their son in the incident, said an indictment charging all three with more than a dozen counts - including second-degree attempted murder, firearm offenses and conspiracy.

Jennifer, 49, worked for the Mount Vernon Police Department's pub...