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Far Rockaway Tragedy Captured on Camera | New York City News
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- Jul 26, 2026
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- 79
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Summary
A chilling tragedy unfolded in Far Rockaway when Kegan Thomas, 33, allegedly shot and killed two family members inside his burning home before confronting police with a shotgun and tactical vest. His wife’s 911 call warned officers of his armed status and mental health history. As flames roared and neighbors heard gunfire, Thomas emerged armed, prompting police to demand he drop his weapon — which he eventually did before being taken into custody. He’s now hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The victims’ cause of death remains under investigation, while a neighbor’s niece and her kids narrowly escaped the inferno. Body camera footage of the tense standoff is now part of an ongoing probe — a harrowing snapshot of how quickly chaos can spiral. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2d25a0c5f5a61634