BREAKING NEWS: Active Shooter at Blackstone HQ, Midtown Manhattan—Shots Fired at 345 Park Avenue”

🚨 Midtown Manhattan in Alarm: Major NYC Shooting at 345 Park Avenue


“Tonight, Manhattan went into crisis. A mass shooting at Blackstone’s offices on 345 Park Avenue’s 33rd floor injured multiple people, including an NYPD officer. The suspected gunman, Shane Tamura, has died. Authorities confirm the shooter is neutralized, and the scene is contained.”

A shocking NYC shooting has rattled Manhattan, with reports confirmed of an active shooter at Blackstone’s offices on 345 Park Avenue (33rd floor), also home to NFL headquarters. The NYPD and the FBI are responding to what city officials describe as an active shooter investigation in Midtown Manhattan ReutersTIME.

What We Know So Far:

  • At approximately 6:30 p.m. EDT, a lone gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, opened fire inside the building at the 33rd floor of 345 Park Ave.
  • The suspect was armed with an AR‑style rifle and wearing a bullet‑resistant vest. Authorities say he died from a self‑inflicted wound, later referred to as “neutralized” by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch
  • Tragically, a NYPD officer and at least four civilians were killed in the attack. Several more were injured, some critically .

Location & Victims:

  • The shooting occurred at 345 Park Ave, 33rd floor in Midtown Manhattan, headquarters to Blackstone and the NFL—key institutions in NYC corporate life.
  • The injured include an NYPD officer shot in the back (expected to survive) and multiple civilians, at least one in critical condition .

Authorities’ Response:

  • City officials and Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the active shooter investigation in Midtown and urged the public to avoid the area, remain indoors and heed official instructions .
  • The FBI and FDNY responded promptly, treating the site as an active crime scene and providing investigative support .

🔐 Safety Advisory: Stay Alert, Stay Safe

If you’re near Midtown Manhattan, Park Avenue, or 345 Park Avenue:

  1. Stay indoors and away from windows.
  2. Shelter in place until authorities declare the site secure.
  3. Share this information with family and friends—urgent situational awareness is vital.
  4. Stay tuned to reliable sources: NYPD, FBI, NY1, ABC News, CNN, New York Post, New York Times, NBC News, etc.
  5. Report any suspicious activity immediately to 911 or NYPD.

🧠 Spread the Word—Not Panic

  • Share accurate facts: this was an active shooter in NYC, located at Blackstone’s 345 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan.
  • Confirmed shooter: Shane Tamura, now deceased. No public confirmation that additional perpetrators remain at large.
  • Emphasize: Scene has been contained; the shooter is neutralized—there’s no evidence of multiple active threats today
  • Call to Action:
    “If you’re in Midtown NYC, shelter in place and spread these verified facts with family and friends. Stay tuned to NYPD, NYC news outlets, and emergency updates.

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