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Police are responding to a request for backup from officers at the scene of a growing crowd.

Incident reported at 28th Ave & Steinway St.

It is unclear why the people originally gathered in the area.

Officers are blocking traffic at nearby intersections along Steinway Street.

Police advise things are being thrown at officers from people on rooftops.

Additional police are being requested to the scene.

Various Citizen users show video of the scene.

Police have requested additional units to further block off nearby traffic.

Video by a Citizen user shows a large group of people in the streets.