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lapucelle

(20,607 posts) Mon Jul 28, 2025, 08:42 PM Jul 28

New York City police officer killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan, several people wounded, sources say [View all]

Source: CBS News

New York City police officer killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan, several people wounded, sources say

A New York City police officer was shot and killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, sources say.

At least two civilians were also wounded, including one critically, and the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement sources said.

"At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

Sources say the shooter walked into the 44-story building at 345 Park Ave. just before 6:40 p.m., carrying an AR-style weapon by his side and went to the 33rd floor and opened fire. The officers that were shot were acting in a security capacity at the time, working for Ruden Properties.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nypd-officer-shot/

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New York City police officer killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan, several people wounded, sources say [View all] lapucelle Jul 28 OP

There was a time when police officers were in favor of banning assault rifles. gab13by13 Jul 28 #1

Assault weapons are banned in NYS and the NYPD supports and enforces the ban. lapucelle Jul 28 #2

4 people died not including the gunman who took his own life. applegrove Jul 28 #3

MSNBC is reporting the same. lapucelle Jul 28 #5

Shooter has a Las Vegas address tonekat Jul 28 #4

The NFL, Blackstone, and Rudin Properties have offices in the building. lapucelle Jul 28 #6

Preseason nfl starts Thursday. Wonder if there's an nfl connection. C Moon Jul 28 #9

See my post further down the thread love_katz Jul 29 #12

Damn! So frigging sad. I guess we'll find out in the coming days. C Moon Jul 29 #13

Watching Rachel now bdamomma Jul 28 #7

Another day in America, baby RussBLib Jul 28 #8

Las Vegas actually gave this mentally ill shooter a concealed carry permit. SunSeeker Jul 28 #10

The New York Post has some further information. love_katz Jul 29 #11

That's being widely reported this morning. lapucelle Jul 29 #17

I can't view the article: paywall. love_katz Jul 29 #19

Try this link. lapucelle Jul 29 #21

That worked. Thanks. love_katz Jul 29 #22

This is so heartbreaking... Cha Jul 29 #14

The PBA (NYPD union) called for a assault weapons ban as early as 2005, lapucelle Jul 29 #18

Excellent to Know! Mahalo, lapucelle! Cha Jul 29 #23

Per USA Today, the shooter has a documented mental health history Jilly_in_VA Jul 29 #15

And there he is in mid-town Manhattan, open and obvious, assault rifle in hand... Paladin Jul 29 #16

Many states have high bars when it comes to mental illness and guns. LeftInTX Jul 29 #24

59.6 years is the average age of death of NFL players. speak easy Jul 29 #20