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Suspected shooter cuffed after opening fire on cops in Maspeth

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Photo by Anthony Giudice

Updated Tuesday, March 17, 10 a.m. 

An unidentified gunman was taken into custody moments after he allegedly turned his weapon on police officers responding to a Maspeth emergency Monday morning.

Law enforcement sources said the shots were fired at about 8:20 a.m. as 104th Precinct officers visited a home on 56th Avenue off 60th Street.

Moments earlier, authorities said, police received a call regarding a “man with a gun” at the location.

When the officers arrived at the home, police stated, the suspect — described as a white male in his 20s — fired shots at the officers. No one, however, was hit.

The incident led to a massive police response and search. Within moments, police officers ordered the suspect to drop his firearm; he reportedly complied and was taken into custody.

The gun was recovered, but police did not disclose the type of weapon.

Five officers were also brought to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries suffered while responding to the shooting.

Charges against the shooter are pending the results of an ongoing investigation.

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