New York -- An off-duty New York City police officer allegedly punched and pistol-whipped a motorist in a road rage incident.

The officer, 24-year-old Michael Baror, was driving his Jeep when another vehicle struck his from behind in Brooklyn, according to the New York Post. The officer got out of his jeep and started arguing with the 28-year-old driver of the other car.

Baror eventually pulled out his gun and hit the other driver in the face with it, police said, according to the Post.

"Don't you know who I am? I'm the NYPD," Baror allegedly shouted before getting back into his Jeep and driving off, the Post said.

The incident took place Tuesday, according to the New York Daily News. Baror also punched the other driver during the confrontation.

Baror was later caught and charged with assault, illegal weapon possession for unauthorized use of his gun, reckless endangerment, menacing and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the News.

Baror has been suspended without pay, according to the Post.

The other driver in the incident suffered an injury to his lip.

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