UPDATE 2 - At least 2 shot, including police officer, in New York City

ADDS MAYOR'S REMARKS, INFO

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - A police officer and a civilian were shot Monday in New York City by a suspect armed with an assault rifle, local media reported.

The incident happened outside 345 Park Avenue near East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan.

New York Mayor Eric Adams said in a video message at the shooting scene that the perpetrator was "neutralized."

"Unfortunately, we had a shooting here with multiple injuries," Adams said, asking people to remain inside the 634-foot skyscraper, which includes corporate offices for the National Football League (NFL) and the financial investment firm Blackstone.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X that the scene "has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized,"

“The FBI is on scene at the Manhattan crime scene. The NYPD currently has the lead in this investigation. Our personnel are there to support their efforts. Motive is currently under investigation,” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on X.

The gunman has been tentatively identified as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, multiple law enforcement officials told CNN.

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Earlier, Adams said on X that "there is an active shooter investigation taking place in Midtown right now."

"Please take proper safety precautions if you are in the vicinity and do not go outside if you are near Park Avenue and East 51st Street," he added.

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) also urged New Yorkers to avoid East 52 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer thanked "our brave first responders" on the scene. "I’m praying for everyone affected. We must do more to stop gun violence in America," he said on X.

US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he is "deeply disturbed by the horrific shooting" in Midtown Manhattan.

"Praying hard for the brave NYPD officer impacted and all other victims of this tragedy. May God watch over our city during this challenging moment," Jeffries said on X.

An investigation is ongoing.