This article has been updated.
A terrifying scene is unfolding in the heart of Midtown Manhattan as New York City once again finds itself gripped by chaos. An armed suspect—reportedly wielding what appears to be an AR-15 and wearing a bulletproof vest—has opened fire near East 52nd Street, leaving at least six people injured. The suspected active shooter has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the Blackstone building.
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🚨IMAGE RELEASED of NYC active shooter! pic.twitter.com/Cyp95uK42W
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 28, 2025
🚨#BREAKING: A massive response is underway as officers respond to an active shooter with an assault rifle with hundreds of people sheltering in place
At this time, numerous NYPD units and emergency officials are responding to an active shooter situation… pic.twitter.com/MC8sr6b1W1
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 28, 2025
🚨 BREAKING: ACTIVE SHOOTER with a semi-automatic rifle reported on the East Side of Midtown in NYC
MULTIPLE casualties reported, including NYPD officers
Suspect is thought to be wearing a bulletproof vest
Pray for our boys in blue! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/JYrx1QTfiD
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 28, 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) urged residents to exercise caution and remain off the streets amid the ongoing threat.
New Yorkers: there is an active shooter investigation taking place in Midtown right now.
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. https://t.co/eONqAtCQ1q
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 28, 2025
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According to the Associated Press, the shooting occurred inside a Midtown office building that is home to several major financial institutions and the headquarters of the National Football League.
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