NYPD Special Units Emergency Call on Avenue F and East 3rd Street

By BoroPark24 Staff

A tense standoff unfolded at Avenue F and East 3rd Street this morning as multiple NYPD special units responded to a call involving an emotionally disturbed person who had locked themselves in a room.

The situation, which began with concerns about the individual's safety, quickly escalated as authorities arrived on the scene and attempted to make contact.

In a recent update, NYPD officers were able to enter the apartment and discovered that the gas ranges were turned on, creating a dangerous and volatile situation. Fortunately, the gas igniter was not found. Emergency response teams swiftly took action to ventilate the area and ensure the safety of all involved.

photos by: Dovid Y. Jaroslawicz