A gunman unleashed terror in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Monday. The incident unfolded at 345 Park Avenue, which hosts the Blackstone office. It is located between East 51st and East 52nd Streets.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that an ‘active shooter investigation taking place in Midtown right now'. Now, the situation has been neutralized, with the shooter turning the gun on himself, NYPD chief confirmed on X.
Reportedly, two NYPD cops and one other person have been shot. Around a hundred people were believed to be sheltering.
First videos from the scene showed massive police presence, some people fleeing from the building, and a group of cops appearing to approach said building.
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Now, the gunman has been identified as Shane Tamura. Amid this, here is what you need to know about the Midtown NYC shooting suspect.
Key facts about NYC shooting suspect
- Shane Tamura was reportedly carrying an AR-15 and is believed to have had a bulletproof vest on
- Shane Tamura, 27, is a Las Vegas native. Unconfirmed reports put his age at 27
- He is a former Canadian football player and has a concealed carry permit from Nevada
- At least two people have been shot by the suspect, and the suspect has shot himself dead
- The photo of the suspect shows him in shades, wearing a jacket and entering a building
What we know so far
{{/usCountry}}Now, the gunman has been identified as Shane Tamura. Amid this, here is what you need to know about the Midtown NYC shooting suspect.
Key facts about NYC shooting suspect
- Shane Tamura was reportedly carrying an AR-15 and is believed to have had a bulletproof vest on
- Shane Tamura, 27, is a Las Vegas native. Unconfirmed reports put his age at 27
- He is a former Canadian football player and has a concealed carry permit from Nevada
- At least two people have been shot by the suspect, and the suspect has shot himself dead
- The photo of the suspect shows him in shades, wearing a jacket and entering a building
What we know so far
{{/usCountry}}A massive operation was underway with Mayor Adams exercising caution. “Please take proper safety precautions if you are in vicinity and do not go outside if you are near Park Avenue and East 51st Street.”
The NYPD, while not confirming the shooting, issued an advisory, saying “Due to police activity, please avoid the vicinity of East 52 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Expect emergency vehicles & delays in the surrounding area.”
Meanwhile, the police while tackling the situation, also tried to help the victims with one video showing NYPD officers performing CPR on someone who had been shot.