NBC is reporting a disgruntled employee opened fire at the Empire State Building. Four possibly six people have been shot, no one fatal. The gunman was killed near the Empire State Building. This happened right after 9:00 am Fri August 24, 2012. Currently 34th street, 5th and 6th avenue is shut down being it is an active crime scene. NBC is reporting it does not appear to be a terror related threat. Others were injured and rushed to the hospital after a stampede shortly after the gunfire from people trying to get to exits. We will keep you updated as this story unfolds.
Update:
- More than six people were injured and rushed to the hospital
- Areas surrounded 34th street and 5th ave have been shut down
- FBI now on the scene
- Mayor Bloomberg on his way to crime scene for press conference
- Two people confirmed dead from shooting
- Employees are not allowed to leave offices inside Empire State Building
- Police dressed in full body armor
- Gunmen was a tall caucasian man dressed in grey suit
- NYPD cops may have accidentally shot bystanders
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