NEW YORK — A New York City police officer is among three dead, after a man armed with a long gun entered a Midtown, Manhattan building Monday afternoon, sources told ABC News.
The shooting happened at 345 Park Ave., which is the building that contains Blackstone and the NFL headquarters.
An NYPD officer and civilian were shot in Midtown, Manhattan; the alleged NYC shooter fled into a building that houses Blackstone on Park Avenue.
There is currently a lockdown at 345 Park Ave.
The off-duty officer working a security detail for a company at the building has died, sources said.
At least two others were killed, sources said.
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The suspect died by suicide on the 33rd floor of 345 Park Ave., after apparently barricading himself on the floor.
Officials are asking people to avoid areas near East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue due to police activity.
No further details have been provided.
The investigation is ongoing.
An FBI official said on X, “FBI New York Field Office management personnel and agents are responding to provide support at the active crime scene in Manhattan.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
ABC News contributed to this report.
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