345 Park Avenue: Gunfire erupts in Midtown Manhattan: NYPD officer and civilian wounded, suspect dead

On Monday, a shooting incident in Midtown Manhattan left a NYPD officer and a civilian injured, and the suspect died. The event took place outside the 345 Park Boulevard hosting the Blackstone and NFL center, and as the investigation continued, it caused the building and the environment to be locked.

According to the police sources, the suspect opened fire on the street near the East 52. Street and Park Boulevard and a NYPD officer and a civilian shot. After the shooting, the suspect fled to the Blackstone building and then found dead from a gunshot firing on the 33rd floor.

The authorities did not immediately release the conditions of the victims. NYPD called on East 52 between Park Avenue and Lexington Boulevard due to the ongoing police activity and investigation.
The area around the Blackstone building was placed to lock with an important police presence, including NYPD officers in protective equipment. A shelter was given on the spot and the emergency services responded quickly to the scene.

NYPD warned residents and vehicles to wait for traffic delays and to avoid the environment for security reasons.

No more details are given.
The investigation continues.