NYPD cops shoot armed suspect at Queens home following explosion: police sources

NYPD officers shot and wounded an armed suspect outside a residence on Ocean Crest Blvd in Far Rockaway, Queens. The incident occurred on Saturday following an explosion at the home, with smoke observed emanating from the property. Police sources confirmed the shooting took place after the blast. The operation involved responding officers engaging the armed individual at the scene in the Queens neighborhood to neutralize the threat following the initial explosion at the house.