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A man was fatally shot by police after a gunfire exchange in Rochdale, Queens Thursday afternoon, according to the NYPD.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., NYPD warrant officers were surveilling a house after receiving information that a suspect of a prior non-fatal shooting was residing there. 

The man left the home and got in a car. Officers followed and attempted to pull him over, but the man sped off. Shortly after, the man crashed the car into another vehicle and fled on foot. 

The units began a foot pursuit, eventually leading to an area near the intersection of near 144th Avenue and 183rd Street. 

According to police, the man then drew two firearms.  The pursuing officers then commanded the man to drop the guns and the man fired four shots. Seven officers returned fire, striking the man. 

Paramedics transported the man to Jamaica Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

The seven officers were taken to area hospitals for evaluation. Two reported having tinnitus but none were directly injured in the shooting. 

Police said 45 minutes prior to the pursuit, the suspect posted a picture on social media holding two firearms.



Man Fatally Shot by Police in Queens

Police are responding to a report of a person shot.

Police on scene advise that the victim was shot multiple times.

Two police officers are en route to the hospital with tinnitus from the sound of gunfire.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 144th Ave & 183rd Street.

According to an update from police, the victim is in serious condition.

A detective unit and two additional squad cars have been dispatched to the scene.

An update from police indicates that the shooting occurred at 144th Ave & 183rd St.

It is unclear if the person was shot by police.

The injured police officers sustained only minor injuries.

According to an update from the NYPD, the victim was shot by police officers.

The two officers who were transported to the hospital were treated for tinnitus.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 144th Ave & 183rd St.