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Video captures massive explosion as NYPD officers approach home, 1 dead

Video captures massive explosion as NYPD officers approach home, 1 dead

Summary

A large explosion and fire occurred at a home in Queens early Thursday morning after the police responded to a domestic dispute. One person, believed to be the suspect, died, and several officers and residents were injured; many homes were damaged and residents displaced.

Key Facts

  • The explosion happened at a house in South Richmond Hill, Queens, around 3 a.m.
  • Police were called to the home after a family member reported a gas smell and a domestic dispute.
  • The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Anoop Parasram, reportedly forced his way inside while armed with a knife.
  • The suspect’s daughter and two grandchildren escaped safely before the explosion.
  • About 15 minutes after the 911 call, officers tried to enter the home when the explosion occurred.
  • At least seven police officers and several residents were injured; all officers were in stable condition.
  • A body believed to be the suspect was found in the damage caused by the explosion.
  • Nearly 300 firefighters and emergency workers responded to the fire, which also damaged nearby homes and displaced over a dozen residents.
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