NEW YORK — A New York Metropolis police officer and a civilian have been shot Monday exterior a midtown workplace constructing that homes the Nationwide Soccer League and a number of the nation’s high monetary companies, police sources instructed ABC Information.
The suspect killed himself after fleeing into the 44-floor-high constructing, positioned at 345 Park Avenue, sources instructed ABC Information. He died on the thirty third flooring of the constructing, the sources mentioned.
NFL staff have been instructed to shelter in place, ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported. The NFL is positioned on ranges 5 by means of eight.
The Hearth Division of New York mentioned emergency crews have been referred to as to the Park Avenue workplace constructing Monday night for a report of somebody shot. A spokesperson mentioned the decision got here in round 6:30 p.m. however offered no different particulars.
Native TV footage confirmed strains of individuals evacuating the workplace constructing with their arms above their heads. The constructing contains places of work of Blackstone, Deutsche Financial institution, JP Morgan and consulate basic of Eire.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino mentioned in a social media put up that brokers and different bureau personnel have been responding to supply help to what he mentioned was an “lively crime scene.”
Mayor Eric Adams posted on social media that there was an “lively shooter investigation” in midtown. He urged individuals to remain indoors and take security precautions in the event that they’re within the space.
The town’s emergency administration alert system warned of visitors delays, street closures and disruptions to public transportation within the space.
Info from The Related Press was used on this report