A shooter wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with a semiautomatic rifle shot at least four people in Manhattan on Monday, including an NYPD officer, before turning the gun on himself.
The officer and at least one of the civilian victims were initially reported to be in critical condition, but the officer has since died. The suspect was found with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The number of victims is expected to rise.
The New York Post reports, “A crazed gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire inside a swanky Midtown skyscraper that houses Blackstone and NFL headquarters Monday, injuring three people, including a cop — before turning the gun on himself, sources said.”
The Post reported that the suspect “barricaded himself inside and was found dead from a gun-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor.”
A witness on the first floor told the newspaper that “it sounded like a barrage of shots …Like an automatic weapon. Like a high-capacity weapon.”
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed in a post on X that they believe the suspect to have been a lone shooter.
UPDATE: At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized. https://t.co/I3OpVuUuit
— Jessica S. Tisch (@NYPDPC) July 28, 2025
“At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized,” Tisch wrote. The NYPD also posted, “At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter is dead.”
UPDATE: At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter is dead.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 29, 2025
CNN has reported that the suspect is a 27-year-old male from Las Vegas, Nevada.
The officer was working at the 44-story building on a paid detail when the shooting began at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Reports of an active shooter in Manhattan, NY pic.twitter.com/9ZtQ0gT3hU
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) July 28, 2025
A surveillance photograph of the suspect shows what appears to be a black male wearing sunglasses and casually strolling to the building with the rifle to his side.
/- A still CCTV image of the shooter walking into the Blackstone building in midtown Manhattan was captured some hours ago. ACTIVE SHOOTER pic.twitter.com/POZg9m7lqn
— BiffBifford™ (@TBifford) July 28, 2025
A video taken by a bystander shows first responders performing CPR on one of the victims.
Active #shooter incident in Midtown #Manhattan at 345 Park Avenue. Suspect, a Middle Eastern man in a bulletproof vest, fired from the 32nd floor, injuring an NYPD officer and another. NYPD’s Level 3 Mobilization, bomb squad, and FBI on scene. Situation ongoing.#shootingincident pic.twitter.com/nmooHVWC6W
— Thepagetoday (@thepagetody) July 28, 2025
An eyewitness reportedly told a citizen journalist at the scene that the suspect was shouting “Free Palestine” during the shooting, but The Gateway Pundit has not been able to independently confirm this detail.
Prior to Commissioner Tisch’s statement, rumors circulated across social media that there was a second shooter, and a man wearing a “Palestine” shirt was photographed being taken into custody.
A bearded man wearing a “Palestine” shirt has been arrested in the active shooter situation in Manhattan. The investigation is ongoing and police have not said or suggested if the unnamed man is the gunman suspect. pic.twitter.com/rL2OpXOXiI
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) July 28, 2025
Journalist Andy Ngo posted a photo of the arrest and wrote, “A bearded man wearing a ‘Palestine’ shirt has been arrested in the active shooter situation in Manhattan. The investigation is ongoing and police have not said or suggested if the unnamed man is the gunman suspect.”
DEVELOPING IN MANHATTAN: Active shooter with an assault rifle at 345 Park Avenue near East 52 Street. Sources tell YWN that an NYPD is among those shot. The suspect is wearing a bullet-proof vest. The NYPD is requesting a “Level 3 Mobilization Reaponse”. pic.twitter.com/WJUGv51zil
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 28, 2025
Photos and videos posted to social media showed officers with guns drawn entering the building at 345 Park Avenue. Pix 11 reports, “Multiple people were reportedly shot on the 32nd floor of the building, police say.”
Mass shooting in Manhattan!!!
Police are moving in on an active shooter inside the Blackstone building in Manhattan.
Multiple injuries reported, including shots to an NYPD officer. This is really concerning.#Manhattan #Blackstone
pic.twitter.com/vj37BnxZ1N— Sonia Beloch (@sonia_0707_) July 28, 2025
The initial shooting began on the street, but the suspect fled into the building.
BREAKING: MANHATTAN SHOOTER FLED INTO OFFICE BUILDING AFTER SHOOTING NYPD OFFICER, CIVILIAN
An NYPD officer and civilian were shot on the street at 52nd Street and Park Avenue before the suspect fled into an office building, police sources confirm.
CURRENT SITUATION:
345… https://t.co/gnfjuC2zun pic.twitter.com/BEoUXJzGWa
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 28, 2025
Fox 5 reports:
A very heavy police presence was observed near 51st Street and Park Avenue. Witnesses, including a FOX 5 NY employee, reported hearing gunshots.
NYPD and Sheriff’s Department officers in protective gear were seen with guns drawn.
Video taken by a FOX 5 NY employee shows several officers carrying a person, and other officers appear to be tending to a person lying on the ground.
New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.
The situation is active and ongoing. The Gateway Pundit will continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds.
