Eight NYPD officers injured in massive explosion while responding to knife-wielding man in Queens
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The incident involved a 50-year-old male suspect, identified as Anroop Parasram, who forced his way into a basement apartment armed with a knife.
As officers arrived at the residence around and attempted to open the front door, a powerful explosion erupted, believed to be triggered by the suspect.
The blast knocked the officers off their feet, launching some into a metal fence, resulting in minor burns, lacerations, and hospitalization for 8 officers.
The suspect was believed to be inside the collapsed basement apartment and unaccounted for, with officials stating he likely died in the blast.
As officers arrived at the residence around and attempted to open the front door, a powerful explosion erupted, believed to be triggered by the suspect.
The blast knocked the officers off their feet, launching some into a metal fence, resulting in minor burns, lacerations, and hospitalization for 8 officers.
The suspect was believed to be inside the collapsed basement apartment and unaccounted for, with officials stating he likely died in the blast.
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