Deadly shooting attack in Midtown Manhattan: Police officer down, gunman dead. Here’s what we know so far

In New York's Midtown Manhattan, a gunman is dead after carrying out a shooting attack that triggered chaos during rush hour. The attack on Monday (Jul 28) evening led to the lockdown of a typically busy stretch near Park Avenue. The gunman, who, as per reports, has been tentatively identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, has died from what police believe was a self-inflicted injury. At least five people, including a police officer, were killed in the shooting, and several civilians were also struck, according to reports. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on X that a police officer had been "struck down" and extended condolences to the officer's family. But a police department spokesperson later said they could not confirm whether the officer had died.

“Threat contained”

The NYPD said the threat had been "contained". "The lone shooter is dead," read a statement on X. However, it did not provide any details about the suspect's identity or motive.

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, in a statement on X, echoed that, writing: “At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralised,” without any details about the suspect or what may have sparked the violence.

Casualties and more

Fox News, citing police sources, reported that at least six people had been shot—among them a police officer who was in critical condition at a local hospital. CNN News, meanwhile, citing law enforcement officers, reported that four people, including the police officer, have died in the shooting attack. The report has also tentatively identified the shooter as a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. A NY Post report has identified the shooter as Shane Tamura, an LA resident.

The shooting unfolded near the intersection of Park Avenue and East 51st Street, an area home to several five-star business hotels and corporate offices, including the headquarters of Colgate-Palmolive and KPMG.