2 people found dead in Queens home where man emerged with shotgun after blast, NYPD says
Two people were found dead inside a Queens, NYC, home where a fiery explosion erupted before a man armed with a shotgun emerged and was shot by police, according to officials. The incident began at about 12:02 p.m.
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Armed man in tactical vest emerges from exploding Queens home before being shot by NYPD officers; 2 found dead