Five people, including a police officer, were killed in a shooting inside a Manhattan skyscraper Thursday morning. The attacker, armed with an M4 rifle, stormed the building that houses NFL headquarters in the city’s Financial District.
According to law enforcement sources, the suspect entered the high-rise and began firing indiscriminately. The building was evacuated swiftly as officers arrived on the scene. The police officer who was shot sustained critical injuries but was later stabilized and transported to a nearby hospital.
Authorities have identified the suspect as a male individual whose motives are still under investigation. No official details have been released about his background or possible links to other incidents. The NYPD has increased security in the area and is conducting a thorough search for any accomplices or additional threats.
This tragic incident marks one of the deadliest shootings in New York City in recent years. Officials continue to work to piece together the motives behind the attack while offering support to the victims’ families. The FBI and other federal agencies are assisting in the investigation.