Probe over cop ‘grilling’ barbecuers

THE NYPD HAS started a probe of a YouTube video in which a police officer douses a sidewalk barbecue grill in Harlem with water — sparking angry words from residents.

In the one-minute video (still below) posted by a man who identifies himself as “Israelite,” an officer from the 28th Precinct pours a jug of water on the coals. “Israelite” titled the video “Racist cop pours water on cookout grill and denies black children of food.”

“That’s some real disrespect and s--t, B,” one of the barbecuers says, appearing to accuse the officer of “wilding.”

“There’s kids out here and everything, boss,” another says as a group of children pass by. “Feel better?” a third says. Someone throws what appears to be ice cubes at the officer. Later, someone throws a water bottle that hits the cop in the back.

The officer goes to his car and prepares to leave without making any arrests before the video ends. The incident appears to have happened over the weekend.

“The commanding officer of the 28th Precinct has been made aware of the video and is conducting an investigation,” the NYPD said.

The cop likely was well within the law. James Long, an FDNY spokesman, said open flames are prohibited under the city’s fire code because of the inherent safety issues they present.

Barbecue grills cause more the 1,500 structural fires and 4,200 outdoor fires a year, the department said.

Thomas Tracy Terrence Payne (left and above) was wearing a wig and dress and carrying a gun when he was shot on Friday, police said. His mother had him taken off life support on Monday.