Man in Custody After Spotted on Roof With Rifle, NYPD Armored Truck Positioned Near Home
Avenue Y & Bedford Ave, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
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Arriving police discovered a ladder against one of the buildings and suspected the man entered one of the homes. There is now SWAT present outside the residence. Initial reports indicated there was gunfire from the roof.
It's unclear if officers found evidence of gunfire but they are searching for the man.
Officers are avoiding the area near Bedford Avenue.
Additional units are responding to canvas the area. A perimeter is being established.
Police have requested an NYPD helicopter to help search the rooftops. Initial reports stated no shots were fired but police are continuing to search for the suspect.
Officers arrived on the scene and confirmed no evidence of an active safety threat.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Avenue Y & Bedford Ave.
Arriving police discovered a ladder against one of the buildings and suspected the man entered one of the homes. There is now SWAT present outside the residence. Initial reports indicated there was gunfire from the roof.
It's unclear if officers found evidence of gunfire but they are searching for the man.
Officers are avoiding the area near Bedford Avenue.
Additional units are responding to canvas the area. A perimeter is being established.
Police have requested an NYPD helicopter to help search the rooftops. Initial reports stated no shots were fired but police are continuing to search for the suspect.
Officers arrived on the scene and confirmed no evidence of an active safety threat.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Avenue Y & Bedford Ave.
Arriving police discovered a ladder against one of the buildings and suspected the man entered one of the homes. There is now SWAT present outside the residence. Initial reports indicated there was gunfire from the roof.
It's unclear if officers found evidence of gunfire but they are searching for the man.
Officers are avoiding the area near Bedford Avenue.
Additional units are responding to canvas the area. A perimeter is being established.
Police have requested an NYPD helicopter to help search the rooftops. Initial reports stated no shots were fired but police are continuing to search for the suspect.
Officers arrived on the scene and confirmed no evidence of an active safety threat.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Avenue Y & Bedford Ave.
Arriving police discovered a ladder against one of the buildings and suspected the man entered one of the homes. There is now SWAT present outside the residence. Initial reports indicated there was gunfire from the roof.
It's unclear if officers found evidence of gunfire but they are searching for the man.
Officers are avoiding the area near Bedford Avenue.
Additional units are responding to canvas the area. A perimeter is being established.
Police have requested an NYPD helicopter to help search the rooftops. Initial reports stated no shots were fired but police are continuing to search for the suspect.
Officers arrived on the scene and confirmed no evidence of an active safety threat.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Avenue Y & Bedford Ave.
Arriving police discovered a ladder against one of the buildings and suspected the man entered one of the homes. There is now SWAT present outside the residence. Initial reports indicated there was gunfire from the roof.
It's unclear if officers found evidence of gunfire but they are searching for the man.
Officers are avoiding the area near Bedford Avenue.
Additional units are responding to canvas the area. A perimeter is being established.
Police have requested an NYPD helicopter to help search the rooftops. Initial reports stated no shots were fired but police are continuing to search for the suspect.
Officers arrived on the scene and confirmed no evidence of an active safety threat.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Avenue Y & Bedford Ave.
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Why blame the mayor and government. When you just have plain criminals in every state. Some ppl intentions are just bad while you have had working ppl of all races trying to live a decent life in this city.
@shpaul lol
Most of you people in these comments are disgusting. Blaming eachother saying oh it’s a republican, democrat, black or white. Some sick person is on a roof with a gun and it’s like a reality tv show for you people. Stay safe out there everyone.
BLACK OR WHITE. EDUCATED OR NOT, WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTS US ALL. MAKES US ALL VULNERABLE.
Werd
Not all ghetto people are from the projects, just take a look at whats going on on Ave X
@Tashb1234 thank you crime is in every neighborhood
Why blame the mayor and government. When you just have plain criminals in every state. Some ppl intentions are just bad while you have had working ppl of all races trying to live a decent life in this city.
@shpaul lol
Most of you people in these comments are disgusting. Blaming eachother saying oh it’s a republican, democrat, black or white. Some sick person is on a roof with a gun and it’s like a reality tv show for you people. Stay safe out there everyone.
BLACK OR WHITE. EDUCATED OR NOT, WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTS US ALL. MAKES US ALL VULNERABLE.
Werd
Not all ghetto people are from the projects, just take a look at whats going on on Ave X
@Tashb1234 thank you crime is in every neighborhood
Why blame the mayor and government. When you just have plain criminals in every state. Some ppl intentions are just bad while you have had working ppl of all races trying to live a decent life in this city.
@shpaul lol
Most of you people in these comments are disgusting. Blaming eachother saying oh it’s a republican, democrat, black or white. Some sick person is on a roof with a gun and it’s like a reality tv show for you people. Stay safe out there everyone.
BLACK OR WHITE. EDUCATED OR NOT, WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTS US ALL. MAKES US ALL VULNERABLE.
Werd
Not all ghetto people are from the projects, just take a look at whats going on on Ave X
@Tashb1234 thank you crime is in every neighborhood
Why blame the mayor and government. When you just have plain criminals in every state. Some ppl intentions are just bad while you have had working ppl of all races trying to live a decent life in this city.
@shpaul lol
Most of you people in these comments are disgusting. Blaming eachother saying oh it’s a republican, democrat, black or white. Some sick person is on a roof with a gun and it’s like a reality tv show for you people. Stay safe out there everyone.
BLACK OR WHITE. EDUCATED OR NOT, WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTS US ALL. MAKES US ALL VULNERABLE.
Werd
Not all ghetto people are from the projects, just take a look at whats going on on Ave X
@Tashb1234 thank you crime is in every neighborhood
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Why blame the mayor and government. When you just have plain criminals in every state. Some ppl intentions are just bad while you have had working ppl of all races trying to live a decent life in this city.
@shpaul lol
Most of you people in these comments are disgusting. Blaming eachother saying oh it’s a republican, democrat, black or white. Some sick person is on a roof with a gun and it’s like a reality tv show for you people. Stay safe out there everyone.
BLACK OR WHITE. EDUCATED OR NOT, WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR COMMUNITY AFFECTS US ALL. MAKES US ALL VULNERABLE.
Werd
Not all ghetto people are from the projects, just take a look at whats going on on Ave X
@Tashb1234 thank you crime is in every neighborhood