Suspects arrested after early morning home invasion in Douglaston, Queens

Police rescued a Queens family terrorized in a home invasion early Saturday and arrested the suspects they said had broken into the house.

The family's ordeal began around 2 a.m. in the Douglaston section when they called police for help.

As officers arrived on the scene, they spotted a woman running out with a baby in her arms.

A woman at the residence told investigators that three people came into the home and were still inside with other family members at the time police arrived.

Inside, 7 victims were being held. A 72-year-old man, 71-year-old woman, 44-year-old woman, 43-year-old man, 13-year-old boy, 10-year-old girl and 1-year-old girl were all in the home alongside the suspects.

According to police, the suspects flashed guns and hammers at the victims. The 43-year-old man was hit on the foot with a hammer, and the 71-year-old woman was punched in the face. Both victims declined medical attention.

All three suspects were able to escape the home through a kitchen window with cash in tow.

Police deployed drones and set up a perimeter around the house and eventually found the suspects and took them into custody.

Police sources say they believe the incident was targeted.

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