Police added the animal cruelty charges after determining that a dog and a cat died of smoke inhalation in the fire caused by the explosion. “At approximately 12.02 p.m.… patrol officers from the 101 precinct responded to 2533 Ocean Press Boulevard after receiving a 911 call for shots fired inside the residence. The patrol officers on the scene requested emergency service and additional support and established a safe perimeter.” “While waiting for the emergency service, patrol officers tried several times to call and establish a conversation with the subject. As ESU was preparing to make entries into the residence, at approximately 12.15 a large fiery explosion erupted from the house.”