Mass shooting in central business district shakes Manhattan, leaves at least 4 dead
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345 Park Avenue hosts Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, the NFL, KPMG, and Bristol Myers Squibb, among others.
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July 29, 2025
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What's particularly noteworthy is ·CrimeMass shooting in central district shakes Manhattan, leaves at least 4 deadBy Nick LichtenbergBy Nick LichtenbergFortune Intelligence EditorNick LichtenbergFortune Intelligence EditorNick Lichtenberg is Fortune Intelligence editor and was formerly Fortune's executive editor of global news
Moreover, SEE FULL BIO A New York Police Department (NYPD) officer at the scene of a shooting at 345 Park Ave, in today's financial world
Moreover, In New York, US, on Monday, July 28, 2025
Blue/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesA mass shooting erupted Monday evening, July 28, 2025, at an office tower in Midtown Manhattan, leaving at least four people dead, according to ABC News, including an off-duty NYPD officer and the gunman who took his own life (noteworthy indeed)
The attack took place at the 345 Park Avenue, to major firms and organizations, mpting an emergency response and lockdown in the heart of New York City
Furthermore, ABC News posted a remarkable picture of office workers barricading themselves inside, using stacks of office furniture to block a doorway, while multiple outlets had footage of the alleged gunman striding into the building, holding a rifle in open daylight
On the other hand, According to New York City police and witnesses, the violence began at apximately 6:30 p (noteworthy indeed), in today's market environment
In contrast, ET, when Shane Tamura, reportedly armed with an AR-15–style rifle and wearing body armor, shot an off-duty police officer working security outside the main entrance of 345 Park Ave, amid market uncertainty
He then stormed the building, opening fire in the lobby and upper floors and causing chaos among employees and visitors
Moreover, However, Tamura continued his rampage up the skyscraper until authorities ultimately found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
The motive has not yet been disclosed
Moreover, To high-file es The building hosts an array of powerful organizations, including Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and the National Football League
Both have their global headquarters in the building
Global accounting giant KPMG is also based in the 44-story tower (this bears monitoring), in light of current trends
Moreover, In contrast, Additional tenants include law firms, investment companies, and other service viders
By 8:21 pm, Mayor Eric Adams said the shooter was “neutralized” and that the NYPD was ing 345 Park Avenue carefully, in light of current trends
This analysis suggests that attack takes place only five blocks away from another shooting that rattled the community and occurred in broad daylight: the killing of the United Healthcare CEO, allegedly by Luigi Mangione, in December 2024. [This report has been d to remove a reference to Bristol Myers Squibb, which occupied 345 Park Avenue before the shooting took place
Furthermore, ] For this story, Fortune used generative AI to help with an initial draft, in today's financial world
Nevertheless, An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing
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