Several people were shot by a man who was either inside or just outside the Empire State Building shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday, according to the police and the Fire Department. The shooter was killed by the police.
The precise number of people who were shot or their conditions was unknown, but several victims were being treated at the corner of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street.
Newsday reports at least four people were feared dead in the incident though more details are yet to come.
The shooting caused a major traffic backup in the area with surrounding streets closed.
Here is a picture posted in Facebook by a witness who works in an office near the spot.
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| People shot dead near Empire State building Source: Suchitra Maskey |
