Shooting at Midtown Manhattan Office Building Leaves 2 Injured, Gunman Dead

At least two people, including a New York City police officer, were shot Monday evening inside a Midtown Manhattan office building that houses major financial firms and the National Football League, The Associated Press reported. A source told the US-based news agency on the condition of anonymity that the suspected shooter is dead. The victims‘ conditions were not immediately known.

The Fire Department of New York said that emergency crews rushed to the Park Avenue building around 6:30 pm following reports of shooting in the area. “We were called… for a report of someone shot,” a spokesperson for the NY Fire Department reportedly said without elaborating on the details.

Local media footage captured harrowing scenes as building occupants evacuated with their hands raised in the air. The tower is known to house prominent offices, including investment giant Blackstone and the Consulate General of Ireland.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a post on social media that federal agents were assisting local law enforcement at what he called an “active crime scene”.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams also took to social media, stating that an “active shooter investigation” was underway in Midtown. Adams urged residents and workers in the area to remain indoors and follow safety protocols.

Meanwhile, the NYC emergency alert system issued warnings of street closures, heavy traffic, and potential delays in public transportation services.

The official X account of the NYC Police Commissioner said, “At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralised.”
 

This comes after a shooting outside the Reno Grand Sierra Resort earlier in the day left at least two individuals dead and at least three others injured. The gunman was taken into custody and hospitalised. The incident took place in the valet area of the resort.

(This is a breaking news story)

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