busybeeburns Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 It is not clear what prompted the morning shootout Deadly shootout near New York's Empire State Building A number of people have been wounded near the Empire State Building in New York City, officials have said. The gunman was killed and up to eight others were wounded in the incident, which is reported to have taken place before 09:00 (13:00 GMT). It is not clear what the casualties' conditions were, or what led to the shooting at 34th Street and Fifth Avenue. The incident does not appear to be terror-related, police said. There is currently a heavy police presence around the popular tourist attraction. Fifth Avenue, a major traffic artery in the city, has been closed from 42nd street, local media said. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19372533 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 New York Post UPDATE: Coworker dispute leaves 8 wounded, gunman and bystander dead at Empire State Building nyp.st/R73fxy link New York Post UPDATE: Gunman kills coworker & bystander, wounds 7 others before cop shoots him nyp.st/R75jWC link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 RIP to the innocents, rest in hell for the shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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