OGDENSBURG – An Ogdensburg teen is facing multiple felony charges following an incident that led to the seizure of illegal firearms on Congress Street Tuesday morning.

What initially came in as a report of a shooting eventually led police to deploy a New York State Special Operations Response Team.

Police say a 17-year-old male was charged with five counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree , and one count of criminal possession of a firearm.

Due to the offender’s age the Police Department can not release any further details.

Police initially responded to 826 Congress Street for what was reported as a shooting. Police say 826 Congress Street is an apartment building and was occupied by two adult males in separate apartments at the time of the incident.

“Officers on scene discovered a single shot through the front door of the building, which continued into the wall of the downstairs apartment. No injuries were reported or discovered.

A suspect was quickly developed as a 17-year-old male who was known to the police. The facts of the case lead officers to 1111 Congress Street, probable cause was developed that the male party, and unlawful firearms were currently possessed by the male party inside that residence at that time. A search warrant was requested and issued through Ogdensburg City Court.”

Police said the SORT team was requested for assistance with the search warrant and apprehension of the male party due to the potential of the scene turning into a barricaded subject situation.

WWNY-tv has posted a photo of the armed officers and armored vehicle outside the house.

The warrant search led to the seizure of several unlawful firearms to include but not limited to a “sawed off” shotgun and an AK-47 style rifle.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and further arrests are expected.

Meanwhile they are asking residents to check security cameras in the area of Congress, and Mechanic Streets between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. on May 21. 

Anyone with information regarding this case may contact Detective Jason Streeter at 315-393-1551.

Ogdensburg Police were assisted by the St. Lawrence County Sheriff, New York State Police, New York State DEC Police, US Border Patrol, United States Homeland Security Investigations, Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, Lifenet, and the citizens of Ogdensburg.