NYPD have so far recovered 2,746 guns since the year began. The gun allegedly used in Monday's shooting later was recovered, authorities said.
Castro Mata was taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, where he underwent surgery.
"Our officers began a foot pursuit, which led for several blocks," said NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban. "During the pursuit, the suspect fired multiple rounds at our officers, who then returned fire."
Yarusso, who joined NYPD nearly three years ago, "was more concerned about his partner," according to Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry, who said Yarusso used a tourniquet to slow the bleeding of his partner's leg.
Hendry called the two "heroic," while NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said Yarusso and Abreu, a five-year NYPD veteran, are "very brave and courageous for what they did tonight, what they've been doing to keep New Yorkers safe."