The incident in Utica began when a maintenance worker reported being threatened by a tenant with a long gun. After escalating tensions and racial slurs, police surrounded the apartment. Despite attempts at negotiation and utilizing SWAT, the standoff continued for over 13 hours, during which drone surveillance ensured safety. Michael Fratangelo ultimately surrendered without further conflict, and no injuries were reported, emphasizing the tense, yet controlled, response of law enforcement in a volatile situation.
The suspect’s refusal to communicate with police prompted the deployment of SWAT, who tried negotiations and utilized less-lethal tactics like CS gas to resolve the situation.
After 13 hours of a tense standoff, Michael Fratangelo finally surrendered peacefully, with no injuries reported to officers, the suspect, or nearby residents.
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