At least 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at New York City building

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3 days ago

One person is dead and at least three others were injured in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan office building, according to the BBC's news partner CBS.
A lone suspect has been "neutralized" in the shooting, according to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and the high-rise has been secured.
The incident at 345 Park Avenue led to an intense police response in the centre of New York City Monday evening as those in the area hid in nearby buildings.
A BBC journalist at the scene reported seeing scores of police vehicles and at least one person with a bloodied chest being taken away. It is unclear how or where they were injured.
Authorities had responded initially to a call about shots fired at the building, which houses many businesses including the National Football League (NFL) and the investment management company Blackstone.
CBS reports two NYPD officers, who were off-duty but working as security in the building, and two civilians were shot. One of the officers has died in the incident and one of the civilians was listed in critical condition, sources told the network.
The network reported the suspect is dead and had been armed with a rifle.
Police worked floor-by-floor to clear the building.
The BBC saw a man near the scene being placed in handcuffs by police, though it's unclear whether he was involved in the incident.
New York police urged the public to avoid the area. The FBI also was reporting to the scene.
"FBI New York Field Office management personnel and agents are responding to provide support at the active crime scene in Manhattan," Dan Bongino, deputy director of the agency, said.
A BBC journalist who was in the area around 18:45 reported seeing multiple police and fire vehicles, before seeing a man being wheeled away from the building on a stretcher. He had bandages on his chest.
Bystanders at the scene reported hearing what sounded like gunshots and police told those in the area, including the BBC journalist, to shelter in nearby buildings.
Mama Bouhenni, who was working at the nearby Sip & Scoop coffee shop as the incident unfolded, told the BBC she saw dozens of people from the surrounding buildings being evacuated.
They held their hands above their heads, she said.
Ms Bouhenni said she recognised many of them as her customers. "This is so terrifying for them, I hope they can go home safe."