NYPD are in armed standoff with man pacing in front of United Nations building with a gun
Suicidal man holding shotgun to his throat forces United Nations lockdown in NYC – with NYPD in delicate standoff
A middle-aged white man with grey hair wearing a red sweater and tan jacket is seen pacing outside the United Nations building reportedly holding a shotgun NYPD officers are engaged in a standoff with the armed man who has reportedly threatened to harm himselfThe bomb squad was sent to the scene after a bag was spotted on the sidewalk behind himThe incident was reported at the bus stop at the intersection of E 42nd Street and 1st Ave; large crowds of police officers have been spotted on the scene
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Officers with the New York Police Department are in an armed standoff with the a man wielding a shotgun outside the United Nations building, police reported.
The man is seen on video pacing outside building in Tudor City, along the East River. The incident was reported at 10:39 am at the bus stop at the intersection of E 42nd Street and 1st Ave.
The white man assumed to be in his 60s has grey hair and is wearing blue jeans, a light blue shirt under a red sweater and tan jacket. He is seen holding the barrel of the shotgun to his head.
Police were heard saying: ‘Put down the gun. There are better ways to get your message out.’
Officers had their guns trained on him as they issued their warnings and attempted to negotiate with him. The man is reportedly threatening to harm himself. A black bag, red megaphone, glasses, a water bottle, several jackets and several small unidentified object were splayed out on the sidewalk behind him.
NYPD released a statement assuring citizens that: ‘There is currently NO THREAT to the public,’ despite the man wielding a shotgun on the sidewalk outside the government building.
A middle-aged white male with grey hair wearing a red sweater and tan jacket is seen pacing outside the United Nations building holding a shotgun to his head
A heavy police presence was spotted at the scene as the UN building was placed under lockdown Thursday morning
Police were called to the threat at the intersection of E 42nd Street and 1st Ave at 10:39 am when the armed man was seen
The middle-aged man was seen holding a red folder containing documents in the air as he approached the line of police
Officers were seen pointing their gun at the man as they instructed him to drop his weapon and attempted to communicate with him to de-escalate the tense situation
NYPD officers are in an armed standoff with the man wielding a gun at the bus stop located at intersection of E 42nd Street and 1st Ave
Video from the scene shows the man pacing back and forth as he holds the barrel of the gun to his chin.
He is seen holding up a red folder and appears to be talking to someone out of the shot. He shakes his head before standing up and walking towards the direction he was speaking holding the shotgun and the red folder.
NYPD confirmed that they are attempting to establish communication with the armed man but did not report any comments he has made.
Two law enforcement officials say the man was seen muttering to himself and also has what appears to be a bag with him, CNN reported.
The bomb squad has responded to the scene were a heavy police presence has been seen.
Stand-off –Man with gun pacing in front of the United Nations. Police saying “put down the guy. There are better ways to get your message out.” White male. Grey hair. Red sweater tan jacket. pic.twitter.com/qOB5NACBne
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NYPD issued a traffic advisory around 11am warning citizens to avoid the area emergency vehicles were expected to surround the area. Traffic along FDR Drive has been affected.
An estimated two dozen emergency vehicles have responded to the scene.
Helicopters were heard flying over the area and a city bus has been used to block traffic uptown.
Crowd of officers were seen at the scene with an estimated two dozen emergency vehicles
The UN building has been placed under a lock down as the security situation continues
It was reported that Security Council diplomats left the chamber as the situation continued. All UN personnel and delegates at the headquarters have been instructed to shelter in place.
Stephane Dujarric, UN spokesman for the Security-General, issued a shelter in place warning with minimal information.
The note simply states that a ‘security situation’ is underway and instructs its recipients to contact the NYPD for more information.
‘The Security and Safety Service of UNDSS wishes to inform that there is ongoing police activity at 1st Avenue between 42nd and 43rd streets.
‘All personnel and delegates at UNHQ are hereby requested to shelter in place.
‘Host country authorities are presently on the scene. The Security and Safety Service is monitoring the situation and will update accordingly.’
A traffic advisory was issued by the NYPD around 11am warning citizens to avoid the area
