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Man in Custody After Spotted on Roof With Rifle, NYPD Armored Truck Positioned Near Home

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Avenue Y & Bedford Ave.

Police are investigating a 911 report of shots fired from a rooftop.

Officers arrived on the scene and confirmed no evidence of an active safety threat.

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.

Additional units are responding to canvas the area. A perimeter is being established.

Officers are avoiding the area near Bedford Avenue.

It's unclear if officers found evidence of gunfire but they are searching for the man.

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.

User video showed police taking the suspect into custody. Tap to hear the moment cops detained him.