NEW YORK – At least six people were shot, including one officer, after gunfire erupted in Midtown Manhattan Monday afternoon, police sources told FOX 5 New York. 

8:11 p.m.: Shooter is dead

RELATED: What we know about the Midtown Manhattan shooting suspect

8:01 p.m.: Alleged shooter “neutralized”

The New York Police Department Commissioner said the alleged shooter has been “neutralized.” 

7:54 p.m.: Avoid Midtown Manhattan 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has advised people to avoid Park Avenue and East 51st Street. 

7:04 p.m.: FBI assisting

What we know:

A very heavy police presence was observed near 51st Street and Park Avenue. The office building at that location houses some of the country’s top financial firms and the National Football League.

Witnesses, including a FOX 5 NY employee, reported hearing gunshots Monday afternoon.

Police sources told FOX 5 NY that at least six people were shot, including an officer. 

The alleged gunman, who was seen carrying an AR-15-style rifle, is down. 

Witness recalls Midtown shooting scene

NYPD and Sheriff’s Department officers in protective gear were seen with guns drawn.

Video taken by a FOX 5 NY employee shows several officers carrying a person, and other officers appear to be tending to a person lying on the ground.

The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting at the scene by FOX 5 New York. 

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