Crime
Anroop Parasram Sets Himself on Fire, Triggering Massive Blast That Injures NYPD Officers and Residents in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A violent early-morning incident in South Ozone Park escalated into a devastating explosion and multi-alarm fire after a man allegedly set himself on fire inside a residential home, injuring more than a dozen people, including several police officers and a firefighter.
According to the New York Police Department, officers responded around 2:42 a.m. Thursday to a reported domestic dispute involving a knife at a home on 130th Street.
As officers approached the residence, a powerful explosion erupted, knocking multiple officers off their feet and igniting a rapidly spreading fire.
Authorities identified the suspect as Anroop Parasram, who was allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife at the time of the incident.
Investigators say Parasram forced his way into a basement apartment where family members, including his wife, daughter, and grandchildren, were present.
Family members who called 911 reported a strong gas odor in the home and said the suspect had threatened them with a weapon.
Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators reportedly shows Parasram entering the residence carrying bags containing canisters of an unknown substance.
Law enforcement sources indicate that he allegedly poured an accelerant inside the apartment before setting himself and the area on fire, triggering the explosion.
The blast caused a massive five-alarm fire that engulfed the two-and-a-half-story home and spread to a neighboring structure.
The building ultimately collapsed due to the intensity of the flames, according to the Fire Department of the City of New York.
Despite the danger, officers entered the burning structure in an effort to rescue potential occupants.
Eight NYPD officers sustained injuries, including burns and head lacerations, and were transported to local hospitals in stable condition.
A firefighter and at least four additional civilians were also injured.
Officials confirmed that approximately 16 people were displaced as a result of the fire.
As of now, Parasram remains unaccounted for, and authorities have not confirmed his condition. No arrests have been made.
The cause of the explosion and fire remains under active investigation as officials work to determine the exact sequence of events and the substances involved.
Authorities are expected to release additional details as the investigation progresses.
RANDALLSTOWN, Maryland — Multiple people are injured following a violent stabbing incident that occurred in a residential neighborhood in Randallstown on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Baltimore County authorities received reports of a stabbing that was the culmination of an argument. Dispatch units were directed to the 9900 block of Tuscarora Road, specifically listing the location as 9914 Tuscarora Road.
Emergency responders identified at least five patients at the scene. This figure reportedly includes the suspected perpetrator, who police confirmed is currently in custody. The suspect also reportedly suffered from apparent stabbing injuries.
The nature and scope of the incident prompted a major medical response, with reports indicating five separate transport units were requested. Compounding the response challenge, authorities noted that patients were located in multiple different locations throughout the immediate area.
The condition of the victims is not immediately known. This information was based on initial dispatch reports, and authorities emphasized that all details are subject to change as the active investigation continues.