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UPDATE: Active Shooter in Manhattan Dead by Suicide — NYPD Officer KILLED, More People Injured (VIDEO)

A shooter wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with a semiautomatic rifle shot at least three people in Manhattan on Sunday, including an NYPD officer, before turning the gun on himself.

The officer and at least one of the civilian victims were originally reported to be in critical condition, but the officer has since died. The suspect was found with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The number of victims is expected to rise.

The New York Post reports, “A crazed gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire inside a swanky Midtown skyscraper that houses Blackstone and NFL headquarters Monday, injuring three people, including a cop — before turning the gun on himself, sources said.”

The Post reported that the suspect “barricaded himself inside and was found dead from a gun-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor.”

A witness on the first floor told the newspaper that “it sounded like a barrage of shots …Like an automatic weapon. Like a high-capacity weapon.”

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed in a post on X that they believe the suspect to have been a lone shooter.

“At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized,” Tisch wrote.

The officer was working at the 44-story building on a paid detail when the shooting began at approximately 6:30 p.m.

A surveillance photograph of the suspect shows what appears to be a black male wearing sunglasses and casually strolling with the rifle to his side.

An eyewitness reportedly told a citizen journalist at the scene that the suspect was shouting “Free Palestine” during the shooting, but The Gateway Pundit has not been able to independently confirm this detail.

Prior to Commissioner Tisch’s statement, rumors circulated across social media that there was a second shooter, and a man wearing a “Palestine” shirt was photographed being taken into custody.

Journalist Andy Ngo posted a photo of the arrest and wrote, “A bearded man wearing a ‘Palestine’ shirt has been arrested in the active shooter situation in Manhattan. The investigation is ongoing and police have not said or suggested if the unnamed man is the gunman suspect.”

The NYPD had requested a “Level 3 Mobilization Response” as the situation unfolded.

Photos and videos posted to social media showed officers with guns drawn entering the building at 345 Park Avenue. Pix 11 reports, “Multiple people were reportedly shot on the 32nd floor of the building, police say.”

The initial shooting began on the street, but the suspect fled into the building.

Fox 5 reports:

A very heavy police presence was observed near 51st Street and Park Avenue. Witnesses, including a FOX 5 NY employee, reported hearing gunshots.

NYPD and Sheriff’s Department officers in protective gear were seen with guns drawn.

Video taken by a FOX 5 NY employee shows several officers carrying a person, and other officers appear to be tending to a person lying on the ground.

“Due to police activity, please avoid the vicinity of East 52 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Expect emergency vehicles & delays in the surrounding area,” the NYPD wrote in a post on X as the situation unfolded.

New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.

The situation is active and ongoing. The Gateway Pundit will continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds.

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