India, July 6 -- An NYPD officer was shot in Brooklyn when an 18-year-old suspect opened fire. Detective Robert Carroll was struck in the back by a bullet, but his ballistic vest prevented serious injury, officials said.

"His ballistic vest performed exactly as it was designed, and today that vest saved his life," said Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, per ABC7.

The suspect is in custody.

Carroll is a detective with the Sex Offender Monitoring Unit. He was rushed to Kings County Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, Fox News reported. He is less than two weeks from retirement, sources said, per the New York Post.

Another officer suffered contusions to the face and shoulder during the incident.

New York City Mayor Zohran ...