Yahoo News reports …

When Alvarez turned his weapon on the officers, a fierce firefight broke out. More than 50 bullets were fired, almost all of them by the police. At least 21 of those bullets pierced Alvarez’s body.

Luckily for Alvarez — whose criminal record includes at least eight prior arrests — none of the bullets hit his brain, heart or major arteries. His family members say that even though his arms, legs and torso were riddled with ammunition, Alvarez is “doing all right” and talking. It’s believed he’ll survive.

The time last I checked the NYPD used 9mm Luger/Parabellum pistols.

[ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]