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Police in Queens apparently engaged in a shootout with an armed suspect during an ongoing standoff on Wednesday, sources say.
While it is not immediately clear exactly what sparked the gunfire, sources familiar with the investigation stated that cops were responding to reports of gunfire at 31-31 54th St., an apartment building in Woodside, within the confines of the 114th Precinct.
When they arrived, police reportedly became embroiled in a firefight with the gunman.
Sources say a suspect has since barricaded himself inside an apartment, prompting police to deploy emergency service units to the scene.
The scene is reportedly extremely active, with a legion of cops and first responders at the scene as they try to make contact with the suspect.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area.
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