A domestic dispute in Far Rockaway turned into a full‑scale disaster on Saturday, ending with two people dead, a house in flames and explosion, and many others injured, according to neighbors and police. Officers from the 101st Precinct, backed by multiple FDNY units, rushed to Oceancrest Boulevard as fire, smoke and chaos sent residents fleeing and first responders rushed dozens of people to nearby hospitals. The suspected gunman, described in early reports as a 33-year-old man, was shot by police and taken to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Scene and response
Police say the trouble started with reports of gunfire at a home on Oceancrest Boulevard. Responding officers found that members of a family had been shot, and shortly afterward the residence went up in flames. With victims down and the fire spreading, officers called in the NYPD Emergency Service Unit while FDNY crews fought the blaze. Two of the shooting victims later died of their injuries, according to amNewYork.
House, injuries and neighborhood
Neighbors described a frantic scramble as an apparent explosion tied to the fire rocked the block, injuring more than a dozen people and damaging nearby homes. The building at the center of the chaos matches the multi-family property listed at 25-33 Oceancrest Blvd in Far Rockaway, based on local property records and real estate data. The address and building details are shown on Redfin.
Investigation ongoing
Into Saturday evening, NYPD detectives and FDNY investigators remained on scene, collecting evidence while emergency personnel continued treating the wounded. Police urged the public to avoid the area as the Emergency Service Unit and investigators worked the site. Authorities have not yet released the names of those killed or injured and say the case is still an active investigation, according to amNewYork.
