New York ( CNN ) -- A 10-year-old boy turned the tables and scared off armed intruders who forced their way into his Brooklyn home , according to police . Surveillance video released by police shows someone in the house on Monday afternoon opening the door for a man wearing a FedEx uniform , followed by another man . Police say the two men were armed , and upon making their way into the house , demanded money from the nine people inside . When one of the alleged intruders went upstairs , someone was able to close the door on his arm , making him drop his gun . The boy picked up the gun and fired once , police said . The armed suspect fired back , before both men fled the scene empty-handed . Both bullets missed , and there were no injuries , but the two assailants were still at large Tuesday ; the investigation is ongoing . Tuesday , there was a letter on the door of the home asking for reporters to give the residents privacy . `` Many of the victims are minors and are all traumatized on what occurred yesterday . We just want to continue with our daily routines . '' CNN 's Dana Garrett contributed to this report .
Two armed men try to rob residents in Brooklyn . The robbers are shot and killed by police after a brief standoff.