"Man with Knife Threatened NYPD Officers in Queens Home, Police Say He Was Shot"
A 22-year-old man wielding a large kitchen knife was shot by the NYPD during an encounter at his home in Briarwood, Queens, Monday morning. The incident began when officers responded to a 911 call from a family member who reported seeing the man throwing glass inside the residence on Parsons Boulevard.
According to Assistant Chief Christopher McIntosh of the Queens Borough South command, the male individual retrieved the knife upon seeing the officers and attempted to advance towards them. Despite repeated commands to drop the knife, he continued to move aggressively. A family member tried to restrain him but was unsuccessful.
To de-escalate the situation, police retreated from the area, attempting to isolate the man by shutting the glass door leading to the living room. However, when the individual pushed through the door, one officer fired several shots, striking the man in the body. He was subsequently taken to Jamaica Hospital and is currently stable after undergoing surgery.
The NYPD recovered a kitchen knife at the scene, which was recorded on body-worn cameras. The department's Force Investigation Division is reviewing the incident, although the individual involved has not yet been publicly identified. Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that the NYPD is assessing the situation, vowing to keep New Yorkers informed as more information becomes available.
The area was cordoned off by police, who asked residents and visitors to avoid the location due to potential traffic disruptions. As this story continues to unfold, officials are urging caution and transparency regarding the incident.
A 22-year-old man wielding a large kitchen knife was shot by the NYPD during an encounter at his home in Briarwood, Queens, Monday morning. The incident began when officers responded to a 911 call from a family member who reported seeing the man throwing glass inside the residence on Parsons Boulevard.
According to Assistant Chief Christopher McIntosh of the Queens Borough South command, the male individual retrieved the knife upon seeing the officers and attempted to advance towards them. Despite repeated commands to drop the knife, he continued to move aggressively. A family member tried to restrain him but was unsuccessful.
To de-escalate the situation, police retreated from the area, attempting to isolate the man by shutting the glass door leading to the living room. However, when the individual pushed through the door, one officer fired several shots, striking the man in the body. He was subsequently taken to Jamaica Hospital and is currently stable after undergoing surgery.
The NYPD recovered a kitchen knife at the scene, which was recorded on body-worn cameras. The department's Force Investigation Division is reviewing the incident, although the individual involved has not yet been publicly identified. Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that the NYPD is assessing the situation, vowing to keep New Yorkers informed as more information becomes available.
The area was cordoned off by police, who asked residents and visitors to avoid the location due to potential traffic disruptions. As this story continues to unfold, officials are urging caution and transparency regarding the incident.
. I mean, did those officers really have no choice but to shoot? Wasn't there a way to defuse the situation without resorting to force? It's always about safety, but is it worth putting an entire community on high alert because of one guy with a knife? 
man just stabbed 1 person and almost hurt his cop friends, but luckily he got shot first... that was quick thinking by the officer 
. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it, how did this situation escalate so fast? 
a family member even tried to intervene and fail 
. I get that police are trained for these situations, but you always wonder if there's more to the story... maybe the guy wasn't acting crazy before they showed up? 
and at least the officer followed procedure, right 
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. The NYPD is being pretty transparent, which is great, but I hope they get all the facts out there soon 
. It's just so frustrating when these situations happen 
. It's like, they're hiding something? And don't even get me started on the formatting of the dates 
. The 911 call was Monday morning... but which Monday? Do we need to know the exact date? Can't they just give us a range or something? 
It's all so frustrating!
... I can imagine how terrifying it must've been for those officers responding to the call. They put their lives on hold just to help someone in need, and then they get met with aggression like that... 
. And poor family member who tried to restrain him, they must be in shock right now 
. i hope the guy is gonna be alright, but the fact that he had to resort to that kinda violence in his own home is just heartbreaking 
. can't say too much about what happened next without knowing all the details, but hopefully everyone involved is okay... fingers crossed 
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this is just another crazy situation where someone gets mental health help instead of the authorities stepping in to defuse the situation first? i mean dont get me wrong officers do have a right to feel safe but what was going thru that dudes head? 
. It's just another example of how volatile situations can escalate quickly, and how important it is to prioritize de-escalation techniques and communication skills for law enforcement officers.
. But for real, what's going on here? Is this a cry for help or just a cry for attention? The fact that he was able to get past the barricaded glass door and push through is super concerning... I hope our police department has its act together, but also, can't we do more to prevent these situations from happening in the first place?! 
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And I feel 4 the officers, I really do. They were just tryna do their job & help out a family in need. It's crazy how quickly things can turn from a normal emergency call 2 a deadly situation 
But still, it's just so...random 
did they really have no other choice?