Five people, including a suspect suspected gunman, are dead following a shooting at an office building in Midtown Manhattan. Contessa Brewer is here. She joins us right now from the scene. Contessa, bring us up to speed on what's happening there this morning. Well, Becky, this is a very active investigation. Police are still guarding the entrance of 345 Park Avenue behind me. I'm going to step out of the way so I can show you this Midtown Manhattan high-rise that houses Blackstone, KPMG, Ruden Management, a ...

Incident Overview - A gunman opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan office building, resulting in the death of a New York police officer and three civilians [1][3][4] - The suspect, identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound [2] Building Occupants and Impact - The building houses offices for prominent businesses, including the NFL, Blackstone, KPMG, and Ruden [2] - The incident has raised concerns about the safety of buildings in New York City, particularly in the financial district [6][7] Suspect's Motive and Mental Health - The gunman's motive is undisclosed, but a note left at the scene suggests anger related to mental illness and a possible link to having played football, with concerns about CTE [3] - The suspect had a history of mental illness and possessed a licensed firearm from Las Vegas [6][8] Gun Control and Mental Health Debate - The incident has reignited the debate about gun control, particularly regarding access to firearms for individuals with mental illnesses [8] - Discussions include the need for a comprehensive approach, addressing both mental health and gun control measures [15][17] Security Concerns and Solutions - The discussion includes hardening building security and training security officers, while also considering the role of armed security personnel [13][14] - The effectiveness of gun-free zones is questioned, as they may not deter individuals intent on committing violence [12][13] Political Implications - The incident has sparked debate about safety concerns in New York City and the upcoming mayoral election, with discussions about defunding the police [9][10]

We lost four souls to another senseless act of gun violence, including a member of the New York City Police Department, Officer Islam. He served in the 47th precinct. He was just 36 years old.He's an immigrant from Bangladesh. And he loved this city. He's a true blue New Yorker.not only in the uniform he wore, but in his spirit and energy of loving this city. And early tonight, I met with the officer's family. I told them that he was a hero and we admire him for putting his life on the line.>> New York City ...

A gunman has killed at least four people and himself at an office tower in midtown Manhattan. Joining us now is Bloomberg's Myles Miller Myles. Thank you so much for joining us.And you've been working tirelessly reporting on this story. Just bring us the latest, latest in what we understand about the motive of this individual. Right.So this suspect drives cross-country, starting in Nevada, which stops through Colorado, New Jersey, yesterday, parks his car right outside of this building, 345 Park Avenue, and ...

A lone shooter killed four people, including a police officer, inside a Manhattan building that houses private-equity firm Blackstone’s midtown office and the NFL headquarters https://t.co/RIsUrKG3lj ...

A gunman killed several people, including a police officer, at an office tower in Midtown Manhattan that houses Blackstone, NFL and KPMG among others.“No words can describe this act of evil,” says the city’s mayor Eric Adams https://t.co/wLl7lNsH7i https://t.co/vy7Z3UNDOB ...

Please stay indoors. Shelter in place. Stay away from the window until further instruction.According to our law enforcement partners in Las Vegas, Mr. . Tamora has a documented mental health history. His motives are still under investigation and we are working to understand why he targeted this particular location.Tonight we mourn for those who were killed and we pray for the families as they go through this painful moment. ...

Hey there, Gotti. Yeah, just over that way uh is 345 Park Avenue. You can see behind me a very large security presence still in place.I can hear the choppers overhead. We just heard from the New York mayor confirmed that multiple people were injured in this attack. That the gunman is dead.Uh we understand from law enforcement authorities those injured includes at least one civilian and at least one police officer. I can tell you that we're also hearing of just complete chaos that unfolded inside the skyscra ...

We understand uh Steve Romo, you just saw a shot of Steven Romo. He is now at the scene. Steve, uh can you tell us uh what's it looking like from your vantage point.>> Yeah, Gotti, as you can imagine, a chaotic situation. Some relief in the crowd getting that news that this suspected shooter has been neutralized. You can see that the traffic though still closed on this block.We actually just saw some office workers who have been released from their building. Many of them uh being told to shelter in place no ...

A lone shooter fired shots inside the Manhattan building that houses private-equity firm Blackstone’s midtown office and other high-profile businesses. Photo: John Lamparski/AFP/Getty Images ...