A person who opened fire inside a midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing the National Football League headquarters and offices of several major financial institutions, including hedge fund giant Blackstone, has been “neutralized,” the New York city police commissioner said.
🚨 What Happened
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Location: 345 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan — home to the NFL headquarters and major financial firms including Blackstone, KPMG, and Deutsche Bank.Wikipedia+15Reuters+15People.com+15
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Time: Just before 6:30 p.m. EDT on July 28, 2025, shots were fired in the lobby, sparking widespread alarm and prompting immediate response.Spectrum News NY1+4Wall Street Journal+4The Washington Post+4
🎯 Victims & Casualties
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At least three people were shot, including one NYPD officer and two civilians.People.com
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One officer died from his injuries; the conditions of the other civilian victims remain unclear.NBC New York+15The Independent+15Reuters+15
🧵 The Shooter & Timeline
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The suspect — a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas — was armed with an AR-style rifle, wore a bulletproof vest, and initially barricaded himself on approximately the 32nd or 33rd floor before being neutralized.New York Post+2Reuters+2Reuters+2
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Authorities later confirmed he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.CBS News+1Sky News+1
🚓 Response & Containment
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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the active shooter was “neutralized” and the scene had been secured by approximately 8 p.m.The Sun+14Reuters+14NBC New York+14
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The FBI New York field office joined law enforcement to manage the investigation.The Washington Post
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Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul urged residents to avoid the area while authorities swept the building floor by floor.Spectrum News NY1+12The Washington Post+12People.com+12
🧭 Current Uncertainties
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The suspect’s identity is reported internally as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas; however, no official confirmation has been made public.New York Post+2Reuters+2The Independent+2
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Motive remains unknown. Investigators are reviewing CCTV, employee witness accounts, and conducting forensic exams.ReutersFinancial TimesFOX 7 Austin
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Final figures for injuries — including whether further victims are involved — remain provisional.FOX 7 AustinNBC New YorkSpectrum News NY1
📋 Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
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| Location | 345 Park Ave, Midtown Manhattan |
| Time | ~6:28–6:30 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2025 |
| Victims | 1 NYPD officer (killed), 2 civilians shot |
| Shooter | 27-year-old, AR-rifle, bulletproof vest, died by suicide |
| Response | NYPD + FBI deployed; scene secured by ~8 p.m. |
| Current Unknowns | Identity confirmation; motive; full injury count |