Following an explosion at the home, police said the 33-year-old suspect emerged wearing a tactical vest and holding a shotgun, and officers shot him after he reportedly refused commands to drop the weapon. The suspect remains in critical but stable condition, two deceased family members were discovered inside the burning home and the NYPD's Force Investigation Division is investigating the incident. Police shot and critically injured a 33-year-old man who emerged from a burning Far Rockaway residence armed with a shotgun shortly after an explosion rocked the home on Saturday afternoon, NYPD officials said during a press conference. The weapon police say was recovered from the suspect following a shooting in Far Rockaway on Saturday. (Photo: NYPD)After failing to comply with repeated verbal commands to raise his hands and drop his weapon, officers discharged their firearms, striking Thomas, according to NYPD officials.