Reports indicate an active shooter with an assault rifle is present at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. An NYPD officer has reportedly been shot, and a Level 3 Mobilization is in effect, mobilizing a significant police presence. The suspect, who is wearing a bulletproof vest, was caught on surveillance footage entering the building with an AR-15-style rifle. Emergency personnel and delays are expected in the vicinity of East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue due to police activity.
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Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack in midtown Manhattan. Despite the crime occurring in a heavily surveilled area, the gunman, whose image is now public, initially evaded capture. However, investigators have obtained footage of the suspect, including his actions before and after the shooting, and believe he may have left New York City via bus. Experts suggest that recovered shell casings inscribed with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” along with witness accounts and the suspect’s apparent calmness, are crucial pieces of evidence. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities pursuing various leads and analyzing physical evidence.
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John Q. Hosedrinker