NYPD officers hit with snowballs while responding to disorderly group: officials

Several officers with the New York City Police Department were struck with snowballs on Monday as they were responding to a call about a disorderly group.

The officers were dispatched to Washington Square Park shortly after 4 p.m. to address a large disorderly group, according to a spokesperson for the NYPD.

The large crowd was throwing snowballs when police arrived at the scene, the NYPD said, adding that some officers were hit in the face.

"The NYPD is aware of certain videos...