Hostage Situation Ongoing Amid Possible Home Invasion in New York City's Queens, NYPD Says

According to reports, at least two people are being held hostage by armed suspects in the borough of Queens in New York City.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed on Tuesday that people are being held hostage in what appears to be a home invasion in Queens, New York City.

According to police, Emergency Service Unit (ESU) members are establishing a tactical plan, while Strategic Response Group (SRG) officers are securing the perimeter.

Aerial footage detailing the scene was released by police in a now-deleted tweet, as NYPD Chief of Special Operations, Harry J. Wedin, urged citizens to avoid the area of 125 Street, in South Ozone Park.

#HappeningNow
There is a hostage / barricaded situation @NYPD106Pct regarding a possible home invasion with armed perpetrators. #Aviation is providing overwatch #ESU members are establishing a tactical plan & #SRG members are securing the perimeter.
Avoid the area of 125 street pic.twitter.com/i0n1fKU5wd

— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) November 18, 2020

​According to local media, there are two people being held hostage, while police say negotiators are on their way.

No further details were immediately available.