Video captures massive explosion as NYPD officers approach home, 1 dead
An explosion occurred at a home in Queens, New York, early Thursday morning as NYPD officers responded to a domestic dispute, resulting in one death and at least seven officers injured. The blast, which happened moments after officers attempted to enter the residence, triggered a five-alarm fire that damaged multiple homes and displaced over two dozen residents. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Anoop Parasram, is believed to have caused the explosion and was found dead in the rubble.
- ▪The explosion happened at a home on 130th Street in South Richmond Hill, Queens, shortly after 3 a.m. on Thursday.
- ▪The suspect, Anoop Parasram, was allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife when he entered the home through a basement window.
- ▪Bodycam footage showed officers being thrown off their feet by the blast, which occurred about 15 minutes after the 911 call.
- ▪A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered from the debris, and he had three expired orders of protection against him.
- ▪The Red Cross assisted 18 adults and seven children with temporary housing after the explosion displaced multiple families.
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Local News Video captures massive explosion as NYPD officers approach home, 1 dead By Elijah Westbrook, Elijah Westbrook Elijah Westbrook Elijah Westbrook is an Emmy award-winning journalist. He joined CBS News New York in January 2022. Read Full Bio Elijah Westbrook, Jennifer Bisram Jennifer Bisram Jennifer Bisram is an award-winning reporter and anchor who joined CBS News New York in 2022. She covers aging and caregiving, as well as crime and community stories. Read Full Bio Jennifer Bisram Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 8:01 PM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google A body believed to be that of the suspect was recovered after an explosion triggered a five-alarm fire at a home in Queens early Thursday morning.
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