A New York City police officer was shot in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, police confirmed.
At least two civilians were also wounded in the shooting 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.
Police said they responded to a call for shots fired just before 6:40 p.m. at 345 Park Ave. The building was placed on lockdown and was being evacuated and the area was blocked off, CBS News New York has learned.
The NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams asked the public to avoid the vicinity of East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue.
CBS News New York’s Jennifer Bisram described a massive police presence at the scene, including New York State Police and SWAT team members. A security guard who said he works in the building said multiple shots were fired on the first floor of the building.
Please stay with CBS News New York for more on this developing story.
