Man fleeing thieves collides with officer responding to scene . Police report said the two men ' became entangled ' and officer 's gun went off . Shooting appears to be an accident . New York police involved in two high school shooting last month .
Man fleeing thieves collides with officer responding to scene . Police commissioner said the two men 'became entangled ' and officer 's gun went off . Shooting believed to be an accident . New York police involved in two high profile shootings last month .