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VIDEOS: What happened to the shooter at the Blackstone building on Park Avenue?

The shooter erupted at 345 Park Avenue, a landmark skyscraper that houses the offices of major firms such as Blackstone

VIDEOS What happened in the Park Avenue shooting, New York

A shooting in the heart of Manhattan sparked panic Monday night and quickly became one of the most searched topics on Google in the United States. The shooter erupted at Park Avenue, a landmark skyscraper that houses the offices of major firms such as Blackstone, the NFL, Bank of America, and KPMG.

What happened in the 345 Park Avenue shooting in New York?

Shortly after 6:30 p.m., a man armed with an assault rifle entered the 44-story building, located between 51st and 52nd streets in Midtown Manhattan, and opened fire. According to police sources, the shooter wore a bulletproof vest and launched the attack without warning.

An officer from the New York Police Department (NYPD), who was assigned to private security detail at the building, died at the scene after being shot multiple times. At least two civilians were also hit by gunfire; one remains in critical condition.

Which companies are located at 345 Park Avenue and why is it relevant?

The building at 345 Park Avenue, the epicenter of the midtown shooting, is not just any address: it is home to some of the most influential companies in the country, including:

  • Blackstone, the global investment firm.
  • NFL, whose main offices are located in the same complex.
  • Bank of America, which operates a branch in the building.
  • KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms.
  • Real estate company Rudin Management, the owner of the building.

How did authorities respond to the Manhattan shooting?

The response was swift. Within minutes of the report, dozens of patrol cars, ambulances, and emergency units sealed off the area. The NYPD urged the public to avoid East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, warning of traffic delays and public transportation disruptions.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced on X that federal agents were responding to assist in the investigation of the “active crime scene.”

Who was the shooter and what happened inside the building?

Sources close to the investigation said the shooter barricaded himself on the 33rd floor of the building, where he was later found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

A witness on the ground floor reported that the shots “sounded like a barrage… like an automatic weapon, a high-capacity one.” Images circulating on social media show the suspect calmly walking across the plaza at the building’s entrance with the rifle hanging at his side.

What impact did the shooting have on social media and Google searches?

The term “345 Park Avenue shooting” quickly became one of the top trending searches on Google in the U.S. Monday night. Related terms such as “nyc shooting”, “active shooter”, “midtown shooting”, and “manhattan” also climbed the trending rankings.

On platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram, hundreds of users posted videos of the evacuation. Some clips showed people exiting the building with their hands raised, while helicopters hovered overhead and ambulances surrounded the entrance.

 

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