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NYPD shoots armed suspect after Far Rockaway explosion, 2 found dead
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Key Points:
- A fiery explosion occurred at a Queens home in Far Rockaway on Saturday as NYPD officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired and a man yelling threats.
- Suspect Keegan Thompson, 33, wearing tactical gear and carrying a shotgun, emerged from the burning house and was shot by police after failing to comply with commands; he remains in critical but stable condition.
- Two deceased family members were found inside the home, with causes of death still under investigation, and the origin of the explosion remains undetermined.
- Officers evacuated neighboring homes for safety, and the incident, including the shooting, is under review by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the NYPD's response, expressed condolences to the victims' families, and confirmed ongoing coordination with law enforcement during the investigation.
