Crisis at Midtown: Gunshots Reported in Iconic NYC Skyscraper

Gunshots rang out inside a Park Avenue skyscraper in NYC, housing major financial firms and the NFL headquarters. The gunman, reportedly in a bullet-resistant vest, opened fire injuring a police officer and bystander. Following an intense standoff, he allegedly committed suicide. Mayor Eric Adams and the FBI responded.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-07-2025 05:36 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 05:36 IST
Crisis at Midtown: Gunshots Reported in Iconic NYC Skyscraper
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In a dramatic turn of events, New York City police rushed to a Park Avenue skyscraper following reports of gunfire inside the tower that hosts prominent financial firms and the National Football League's headquarters. The incident has left the city on edge, with early reports suggesting the gunman may have taken his own life.

According to unnamed police sources cited by the New York Post, the suspect, wearing a bullet-resistant vest and armed with an AR-style rifle, opened fire, critically injuring a police officer and a bystander. The gunman reportedly barricaded himself within the office tower, possibly on the 32nd floor, before the situation reached a deadly conclusion.

Police and federal agents, supported by Mayor Eric Adams, who took to social media to inform the public, descended upon the scene to contain the threat. As the investigation continues, the neighborhood around 345 Park Avenue remains a hub of police activity, capturing the attention of both local and national news outlets.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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