FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com NOVEMBER 19, 2015 • THE QUEENS COURIER 11 ‘Emotionally disturbed’ teen taken into custody in Whitestone standoff BY ALINA SURIEL [email protected] @alinangelica Utopia Parkway in Whitestone was blocked off on Nov. 12 as police and emergency personnel responded to a call of a hostage situation inside a residence. According to sources on the scene, the unidentifi ed suspect — who is reportedly 18 years old and used to work at a nearby Rite Aid pharmacy — barricaded himself in a home at the Clearview Gardens Co-op on Utopia Parkway and 17th Avenue. The situation caused two nearby schools to go into lockdown, and a NYPD strategic response team responded to the scene. According to information obtained by The Courier, the suspect was taken into custody at about 3:24 p.m. Police said he will not be charged, and will instead be receiving emotional help from the proper authorities. Sources told The Courier the teen had his mother with him inside the home, but that the woman had already been removed from the location before the teen was apprehended. Police said that the teen was holding a BB gun and was also taken away earlier this week in another incident. THE COURIER/Photo by Alina Suriel Great rates like ours are always in season. 18-Month CD 1.15%APY* At Flushing Bank, we’re small enough to know you and large enough to provide you with the great rates you’re looking for. Hurry, an offer like this can’t last forever. For more information and to find out about our other great offers, visit your local Flushing Bank branch, call 800.581.2889 or visit www.FlushingBank.com. $5,000 minimum deposit * New money only. APY effective September 23, 2015. Annual percentage yield assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for a full year at current rate. Minimum deposit balance of $5,000 is required. Funds cannot be transferred from an existing Flushing Bank account. Premature withdrawals may be subject to bank and IRS penalties. Rates and offer are subject to change without notice. Flushing Bank is a registered trademark
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