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Police arrested three people in Jamaica, Queens, after a man apparently shot a gun from a balcony.

At about 9:24 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter device detecting possible gunfire in the area of 167th Street and 110th Avenue.

Soon after arriving on scene, officers learned that a man stepped out onto a balcony of an apartment on 175th Street, fired shots, and returned inside. 

The suspect refused to come out of the apartment. NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit responded with an armored BearCat vehicle, used for tactical operations in hostile situations. At approximately 11:20 a.m., officers requested the Hostage Negotiate Team and Technical Assistance Response Unit. 

About 20 minutes later, police advised they arrested three suspects. Officers proceeded to collect shell casings from the balcony.

The NYPD conducted a hospital canvass for any gunshot victims. There are no reports of anyone injured.

Three Shooting Suspects in Custody After Barricade Situation

Incident reported at 167th St & 110th Ave.

A ShotSpotter device had detected possible shots fired in the area.

Citizen user aamarshall shows police on scene.

Police are canvassing hospitals for any possible gunshot victims.

Police have received information stating a man fired a gun from a balcony.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 89-63 175th St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 89-16 175th St.

An NYPD BearCat armored vehicle is on scene.

Officers believe that the suspect has a firearm.

The suspect reportedly stepped out onto a balcony, fired multiple shots, and then stepped back into the building.

Police have requested the Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) and Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) to the scene.

NYPD units advise the man is still armed with a small black firearm.

Units are clearing 89th Avenue of all traffic.

Police advise they have three suspects in custody.

Officers will collect shell casings from the balcony for evidence.