NYPD Responds to Explosive Incident in Queens, Two Dead

WHO:

[N/A] - Gothamist - Kegan Thomas was identified as the armed suspect involved in the incident.

[N/A] - Fox News - NYPD officers responded to the situation.

WHAT:

[N/A] - amNewYork - The gunman allegedly shot his family before setting their home on fire, leading to an explosion that injured more than a dozen people.

[N/A] - amNewYork - Two of the shooting victims are reported to have died from their injuries and are believed to be members of the gunman’s family.

[N/A] - amNewYork - At least one dozen people were injured in the fire.

NY Post - The gunman was described as "clad in a bulletproof vest and wielding a shotgun" when he confronted police outside the home.

[N/A] - Gothamist - Two dead individuals were found in a home in Queens.

[N/A] - Fox News - Kegan Thomas emerged from the home wearing a tactical vest and was shot by NYPD officers after he refused to put down his weapon.

[N/A] - Fox News - The incident involved a large house fire and a barricaded armed suspect.

WHERE:

[N/A] - Gothamist - The incident occurred at 25-33 Ocean Crest Blvd, Queens, New York.

[N/A] - Fox News - The location of the incident was identified as Far Rockaway, Queens.

WHEN:

[N/A] - No future dates mentioned.

WHY:

[N/A] - No specific reasons or motivations provided.

HOW:

[N/A] - amNewYork - The armed suspect set the building ablaze during the standoff, causing an explosion that spread fire throughout the home and nearby buildings.

[N/A] - Gothamist - The NYPD shot Kegan Thomas after he emerged from the home with a shotgun and tactical vest.

(UPDATED July 26, 2026 01:26 UTC)

A tragic incident unfolded when a gunman allegedly shot his family before igniting their home, resulting in an explosion that injured more than a dozen people. Reports indicate that two of the shooting victims have died and are believed to be family members of the suspect. The armed individual set the building on fire during a standoff, causing flames to spread to nearby structures.

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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 00:14 UTC)

A gunman confronted police outside a home while wearing a bulletproof vest and wielding a shotgun. This alarming incident was reported by the New York Post. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.

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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 23:14 UTC)

In a tragic incident in Far Rockaway, Queens, two individuals were found dead in a home on Ocean Crest Boulevard. The situation escalated when Kegan Thomas, identified as the armed suspect, emerged from the residence wearing a tactical vest and was shot by NYPD officers after refusing to drop his weapon. The confrontation was further complicated by a large house fire at the scene.