A man was barricaded in his house on Avenue L and East 51st Street following a domestic incident with his pregnant girlfriend on Monday, October 17th. He was making threats against cops on scene. After a short standoff, he was taken into custody, and members of the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) cleared the house.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There has been a rise in domestic violence since the COVID pandemic hit. Victims can contact 800-799-7233 or the Domestic Violence Unit at their local precinct for support.
