Queens Home Explosion Knocks NYPD Officers Off Their Feet as They Rescue Children
Queens Home Explosion Knocks NYPD Officers Off Their Feet as They Rescue Children
Dramatic bodycam shows NYPD responders knocked down by a blast in Queens, then racing to pull children from the burning rubble as the house collapses.
A massive explosion ripped through a home in Queens early Thursday, as NYPD officers responded to a domestic dispute reported in a basement apartment in Ozone Park. The blast knocked officers off their feet and sent debris and fire rushing through the yard. The home later collapsed.
Bodycam footage shows officers, despite injuries, pulling survivors from the wreckage and guiding children to safety as investigators searched the smoldering scene. The suspect, identified as Anrup Parasram, reportedly broke into the basement apartment where his estranged wife, daughter, and grandchildren lived, and lit himself on fire after being confronted; he was found dead among the debris. Eight NYPD officers were treated for injuries sustained during the response.
Eight NYPD officers were treated for injuries. The incident raised questions about potential gas leaks and safety protocols, and investigators are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the explosion and the domestic dispute.
The event underscores the dangers first responders face during high-stress calls and the ongoing effort to protect residents in Queens as investigators piece together the sequence that led to the blast.
