Trending Now - Explosion in Queens Injures Eight Officers During Incident
WHO:
ABC News - NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, "This was yet another example of the valor and the courage of your NYPD cops."
ABC News - The body of a suspect was later found under the rubble, according to the NYPD.
ABC News - Eight New York City police officers were injured.
Fox News - NYPD Assistant Chief Christopher McIntosh provided details about the incident.
Fox News - NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch released body camera footage.
Fox News - Anroop Parasaram, 50, was the man involved in the incident.
Fox News - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani commented on the situation.
WHAT:
ABC News - The explosion caused the home to collapse, and neighboring homes were also damaged.
Fox News - Eight officers were treated for minor burns and one received stitches for head lacerations.
Fox News - Sixteen people living in the three-family home or in nearby homes have been displaced by the blaze.
ABC News - Seven officers were treated for injuries, including minor burns and lacerations, at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
ABC News - A massive explosion occurred at a house in Queens, injuring eight police officers.
ABC News - Officers were responding to a call about a man armed with a knife and the smell of gas.
Fox News - Eight officers were treated for minor injuries, including burns and one head laceration.
Fox News - The explosion occurred at 2:57 a.m. and caused the home to collapse.
Fox News - Sixteen people living in the three-family home or nearby were displaced by the blaze.
WHERE:
ABC News - The incident took place in Queens, New York, specifically in the Ozone Park neighborhood.
Fox News - The explosion occurred at a residence in a three-family home.
WHEN:
Fox News - The initial 911 call was made at 2:42 a.m.
Fox News - The explosion occurred at 2:57 a.m. on April 30, 2026.
WHY:
ABC News - The suspect, Anroop Parasaram, had three expired protection orders against him by family members.
ABC News - The explosion was linked to a domestic dispute involving Anroop Parasaram, who was intoxicated and armed with a knife.
Fox News - Parasaram arrived at the home carrying two garbage bags filled with gas cans and an unknown substance.
HOW:
ABC News - Body camera footage showed officers carrying a child out to safety after the explosion.
ABC News - Officers were seen in body cam footage carrying a child out to safety after the explosion.
ABC News - Officers were about to enter the home when the explosion occurred, sending them flying back.
Fox News - Body camera footage showed officers being blown back by the explosion and scrambling to check on each other.
(UPDATED May 1, 2026 23:15 UTC)
An explosion has caused a home to collapse, damaging neighboring houses and displacing sixteen residents from the three-family home and nearby properties. Eight officers were treated for minor burns, while one required stitches for head lacerations after responding to the incident involving suspect Anroop Parasaram, who had three expired protection orders against him from family members. Body camera footage captured the dramatic moment when officers carried a child to safety following the explosion.
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(UPDATED May 1, 2026 19:15 UTC)
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the bravery of the department's officers, stating, "This was yet another example of the valor and the courage of your NYPD cops," following an explosion that resulted in the discovery of a suspect's body under the rubble. Seven officers received treatment for injuries, including minor burns and lacerations, at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Body cam footage captured the heroic moment when officers carried a child to safety amidst the chaos.
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(UPDATED May 1, 2026 16:59 UTC)
A massive explosion at a house in Queens injured eight police officers who were responding to a call about a man armed with a knife and the smell of gas. The incident, linked to a domestic dispute involving 50-year-old Anroop Parasaram, occurred at 2:57 a.m. when officers were about to enter the home, sending them flying back and causing the residence to collapse. NYPD officials, including Assistant Chief Christopher McIntosh and Commissioner Jessica Tisch, have released body camera footage of the explosion, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani has commented on the situation.