# Man Armed With Shotgun Escapes Police Fire | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-07-25T22:19:23+00:00
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Police in Far Rockaway responded to a chaotic scene Saturday afternoon after a woman reported her husband, Kegan Thomas, had a history of mental illness and had killed people inside the home. Upon arrival, officers found Thomas outside wearing a tactical vest and holding a shotgun, ignoring repeated commands to drop the weapon. A dramatic explosion followed, then Thomas emerged armed and defiant — prompting officers to fire. He was taken into custody in critical but stable condition. Inside, two family members were found dead, and a fire broke out, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Authorities are still investigating the full details and cause of death for the victims. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/827ee3d8b3c3c3d5

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