Shooting in Queens Home Leaves Man Injured, Police Say Actions Were Necessary
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in the early morning hours Monday at a home in Queens when officers responded to a 911 call about a man throwing glass inside. What began as an altercation over family business turned deadly when police fired on a knife-wielding suspect who had allegedly advanced towards them with a large kitchen blade.
According to Assistant Chief Christopher McIntosh of Queens Borough South command, the suspect was identified as a 22-year-old male with a history of mental illness. Family members had reached out to authorities for help, and officers were initially let into the home by the family member. However, upon encountering the suspect in the kitchen, he retrieved his knife and began moving towards them.
Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation through repeated commands, the man refused to drop his knife, prompting officers to retreat from the area. The suspect then pushed past a barricade set up at the living room door, continuing his aggressive approach with the blade.
Police say one officer ultimately fired several shots, hitting the suspect in the body. He was rushed to Jamaica Hospital and is currently listed as stable following surgery. A kitchen knife was recovered on the scene, and footage of the incident has been recorded by the officers' body-worn cameras.
An investigation into the events has begun with the NYPD's Force Investigation Division. As details continue to emerge, officials emphasized their commitment to transparency in sharing information about the incident with the public.
A dramatic confrontation unfolded in the early morning hours Monday at a home in Queens when officers responded to a 911 call about a man throwing glass inside. What began as an altercation over family business turned deadly when police fired on a knife-wielding suspect who had allegedly advanced towards them with a large kitchen blade.
According to Assistant Chief Christopher McIntosh of Queens Borough South command, the suspect was identified as a 22-year-old male with a history of mental illness. Family members had reached out to authorities for help, and officers were initially let into the home by the family member. However, upon encountering the suspect in the kitchen, he retrieved his knife and began moving towards them.
Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation through repeated commands, the man refused to drop his knife, prompting officers to retreat from the area. The suspect then pushed past a barricade set up at the living room door, continuing his aggressive approach with the blade.
Police say one officer ultimately fired several shots, hitting the suspect in the body. He was rushed to Jamaica Hospital and is currently listed as stable following surgery. A kitchen knife was recovered on the scene, and footage of the incident has been recorded by the officers' body-worn cameras.
An investigation into the events has begun with the NYPD's Force Investigation Division. As details continue to emerge, officials emphasized their commitment to transparency in sharing information about the incident with the public.
22 years old and already dealing with mental health issues, its like he was running out of options at that point 
but what really gets me is how aggressive he became when confronted by the cops, i mean who expects to be shot by their own family members in their own home? 
the fact that officers were let into the house by a family member and things escalated so quickly is just wild 
hope the suspect recovers from his injuries soon and that this incident can lead to better support for people struggling with mental health issues 
. And what about all those episodes of 'Law & Order: SVU' where they resolve crimes without anyone getting hurt? 
. I just wish there was a way to diffuse that situation without any of us getting hurt 
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this is so sad and I just can't imagine how scary that must've been for everyone involved... like I'm all for police keeping us safe, but at the same time, let's hope the 22 yr old guy gets some serious help ASAP 'cause mental health issues are super tough to deal with 
. They say they were acting in self-defense, but what if they weren't able to de-escalate the situation properly? The suspect had a history of mental illness, so maybe they should've been more careful 
. Also, wasn't the family member who let the cops in supposed to be the one helping them deal with the guy's mental health issues? You'd think they would've had some kind of plan in place 
. I'm all for transparency, but this whole thing just smells fishy 
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And the family member who reached out for help was probably just trying to protect themselves.
. It's not like they could've anticipated this scenario at all. And let's be real, the fact that one officer felt forced to shoot is a pretty heavy burden for someone to bear 
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this is so sad 
and now this poor guy's life is literally hanging by a thread 
... 22 years old and already dealing with mental health issues 
... hope they get the justice they deserve 
... meanwhile, we gotta be talking about de-escalation techniques 
... like, way more training needed for these officers 
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I mean, i feel so bad for the suspect's fam but like, police r tryin to protect themselves too, right? 
. But still, can we get more info on this? Like, how did it go down exactly? 
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Mental health is such a big issue nowadays, and we need to be more supportive of each other. Those officers did their job, but you can't help feeling for the guy who got hurt 
. I hope he makes a full recovery soon 
And now this poor guy is fighting for his life... it's just so sad 
The system is just so broken... it feels like no matter what we do, there's always going to be some kind of tragic outcome. 
what a crazy way to die 22 and already dealing with mental health issues, why had the cops not de-escalated the situation from the start?