Manhattan shooting: East 96 St and Madison Avenue in Upper Eastside closed amid police shootout

A shootout on East 96th St and Madison Ave left an armed suspect critically injured after firing at people and police, prompting a shutdown of the area.

Updated on: Nov 14, 2025, 08:42:57 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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One person was shot in a shootout on East 96 Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side on Thursday. CBS News reported citing the NYPD that the shooting took place on East 106th street in New York City.

Earlier, the New York Police Department issued an update on social media saying that East 96 Street and Madison Avenue are shut down amid police activity.

According to AMNY, the police officer shot down an armed suspect on Madison Avenue. The suspect reportedly fired at people and a police officer in the area. The suspect was critically injured, the report noted.

The injured man was taken to the Mount Sinai hospital and his expected to survive, ABC reported.

"Due to police activity, please avoid the area of East 96 Street and Madison Avenue," NYPD News said in a post on X. "Expect delays in the surrounding area."

According to reports, the suspect is expected to survive.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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