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Powerful blast sends NYPD officers into the air

Police say a man forced his way into a home in the New York City borough of Queens, where his family was, and then, when police arrived, he intentionally set off an explosion. Tom Hanson reports.

Source AI Summary Published April 30, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief
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A violent confrontation unfolded in a Queens home, resulting in a powerful blast that sent NYPD officers into the air. The incident began when a man forced his way into his family's home, prompting a police response. Upon arrival, the man intentionally detonated an explosion, causing the officers to be lifted off the ground. The details of the situation are still emerging, but the severity of the blast and its impact on the responding officers are clear.

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