2 Police Officers, 5 Others Injured After Man Allegedly Barricades Himself In East Harlem Apartment, Starts Fire

2 Police Officers, 5 Others Injured After Man Allegedly Barricades Himself In East Harlem Apartment, Starts Fire

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police say a fire in East Harlem on Saturday was the result of a domestic dispute.

Officers responded to an apartment on Fifth Avenue after a man reportedly violated an order of protection.

Police say a fire in East Harlem on Oct. 24, 2020, was the result of a domestic dispute. (Credit: Citizen)

The man then barricaded himself inside the second-floor apartment and started a fire.

After it was put out, officers moved in and arrested the man.

Seven people, including two police officers, were injured.

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October 25, 2020 at 08:35AM