This article has been updated.
A terrifying scene is unfolding in the heart of Midtown Manhattan as New York City once again finds itself gripped by chaos. An armed suspect—reportedly wielding what appears to be an AR-15 and wearing a bulletproof vest—has opened fire near East 52nd Street, leaving at least six people injured. Two of those people were reportedly NYPD officers. The suspected active shooter has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the Blackstone building.
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The shooter was ID’d as Shane Tamura.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) urged residents to exercise caution and remain off the streets amid the ongoing threat.
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According to the Associated Press, the shooting occurred inside a Midtown office building that is home to several major financial institutions and the headquarters of the National Football League.
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