Chaos in Midtown-Active Shooter Opens Fire at 345 Park Avenue NYC

Shalena
Jul 28
3 min read

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New York City was rocked to its core last night when an active shooter stormed a major Midtown skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, home to massive institutions like Blackstone, NFL headquarters, and KPMG.The shooting unfolded around 6:30 PM on July 28, 2025, during peak after-work hours. What should have been a normal Monday evening quickly turned into a nightmare.

What Happened?

A heavily armed man — reportedly wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a semi-automatic rifle — entered the office tower and opened fire inside the lobby. Within seconds, the situation escalated into a full-blown active shooter crisis.

According to the NYPD and multiple sources:

A police officer responding to the scene was critically injured and has since succumbed to his injuries.
At least one civilian was also shot and hospitalized in serious condition.
The gunman reportedly took his own life on the 33rd floor of the building

The Building Went on Lockdown

Hundreds of office workers from companies like Blackstone and the NFL were forced to shelter in place while SWAT and counter-terrorism units swept each floor. The building was placed on immediate lockdown, with emergency alerts sent across the city.

Witnesses described scenes of panic:

“We heard what sounded like popping noises, and then we were told to barricade in our conference room,” one employee told The New York Post.

Eyewitness Accounts Are Flooding Social Media

Here’s what some are saying on X (formerly Twitter):

🗣️ @MidtownMia: “I work across the street from 345 Park. I saw officers rush in like something out of a movie. My heart is pounding. Prayers up for the officer 🙏🏾”

🗣️ @CityBuzzNY: “It’s not just another crime story. It’s a wake-up call. A cop died protecting others today. #NYCshooting”

🗣️ @ItsTashaReal: “I was at the Starbucks next door. We had to duck down behind the counter. The gunshots were LOUD.”

💬 Mayor Adams Speaks Out

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a public safety alert, urging residents to avoid Midtown near Park and Lexington Avenues. He called it “a tragic day for the city,” and commended NYPD for their swift response.

💔 This Is Bigger Than Headlines

Let’s be real. This isn’t just another news cycle story. This is someone’s life. A public servant is gone. Families are shattered. Workers are traumatized. In one of the safest-feeling areas of NYC, people had to hide under desks, fearing for their lives.

Midtown is the beating heart of New York’s business world — and this shook that heart deeply.

🕊️ In Memory & Action

While we await the investigation results and possible motives, let this tragedy remind us to stay vigilant, check on our loved ones, and honor the lives impacted by senseless violence.

The name of the fallen NYPD officer has not yet been released to the public, but we honor his bravery and extend love and strength to his family.