Shooting at New York City Skyscraper Leaves Multiple Dead
At least four people were killed and six others injured in a shooting at a New York City skyscraper on Monday evening. The gunman, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, stormed the lobby of the building, which houses corporate offices of the National Football League and Blackstone, before barricading himself on the 33rd floor. The alleged shooter's body was found next to a Palmetto State Armory AR-15 assault rifle, and police have released a photo of the man walking into the building with a long gun. The investigation is ongoing, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation supporting the New York Police Department.
Key Takeaways:
- The shooter, identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, stormed the lobby of the skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. EDT.
- The gunman opened fire, killing at least four people, including an off-duty police officer, and injuring six others.
- The alleged shooter barricaded himself on the 33rd floor of the skyscraper, where he was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted wound.
- A Palmetto State Armory AR-15 assault rifle was found next to the shooter's body, and police have released a photo of the man walking into the building with the long gun.
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch were on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation supporting the NYPD.
- The motive for the shooting is currently under investigation, according to Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino.
Statistics:
- At least four people were killed in the shooting.
- Six others were injured.
- The shooter was 27 years old.
- The shooting occurred at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
- The alleged shooter was found dead on the 33rd floor of the skyscraper.
- A Palmetto State Armory AR-15 assault rifle was found next to the shooter's body.
Sources:
- UPI (UPI)
- NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams
- Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino