Armed Florida man SURRENDERS to NYPD after 3-hour standoff outside UN building
REVEALED: Florida man with no criminal history drove from Florida to New York the night before three-hour standoff: Held a shotgun to his throat while demanding ‘documents’ be delivered to the UN building
A man has surrendered to NYPD after a 3-hour standoff outside the United Nations Building where he held a shotgun to his throatHe reportedly drove from Florida to deliver medical documents to the UN; police reported so far the documents investigated have been ‘nothing that told a story’The white man with grey hair wearing a red sweater and tan jacket was seen pacing outside the UN buildingNYPD officers were engaged in a standoff with the armed man who reportedly had one shot in his weaponHe was seen walking towards police holding a red folder in the air in one hand and the shotgun in the other Police delivered the documents to the UN on behalf of the man in a bid to get the man to surrender The bomb squad was sent to the scene after a black bag was spotted on the sidewalk behind the armed manThe incident was reported at the bus stop at the intersection of E 42nd Street and 1st Ave; large crowds of police officers were spotted on the scene for several hoursNYPD released a statement that: ‘There is currently NO THREAT to the public’ despite NYPD officers seen aiming sniper rifles at the armed suspectIf you know the man shown in these pictures please contact newsUS@dailymail.com
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An armed man surrendered to New York Police Department officers after a three-hour standoff outside the United Nations building where he held a shotgun to this throat Thursday morning.
Officers with the NYPD were in an armed standoff with the a man wielding a shotgun outside the United Nations building until around 1:30 pm, police reported.
The white man assumed to be in his 60s came from Florida to deliver papers, police reported. Photos show him handing over a red folder labeled EHR, presumably in hopes to be delivered to the Equality and Human Rights Commission of the UN.
The grey haired man was wearing blue jeans, a light blue shirt under a red sweater and tan jacket as he was seen holding the barrel of the shotgun to his throat during most of the encounter.
The papers he handed over contained several medical documents which investigators are working to comb through but say so far have ‘no specific meaning’ involving terrorism and contained ‘nothing that told a story,’ police shared during a press conference.
Police commissioner Benjamin Tucker said the man ‘had some issues’ and was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated.
When he arrived at the UN Thursday morning he pointed a shotgun loaded with one buckshot at himself telling officers that ‘he wanted the UN to receive the documents’ and would surrender without issue if they were delivered, police reported.
An armed white man surrendered to NYPD officers after a three hour standoff outside the United Nations building
The middle-aged man placed his shotgun on the sidewalk and was taken into police custody around 1:30pm Thursday
The man reportedly surrendered after officers delivered a red folder and several notebooks to the UN on his behalf
A middle-aged man caused a police standoff as he held a shotgun to his head outside the UN building for several hours
Police have not shared what the man has said but reportedly told him: ‘There are better ways to get your message out’
The unidentified man reportedly made threats to harm himself as he continued to point his weapon on himself
The middle-aged man was seen holding a red folder containing documents in the air as he approached the line of police
The man with grey hair wearing a red sweater is seen pacing outside the UN 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
Video shows the man appearing to talk someone as he holds the red folder in the air before walking towards 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 were in an armed standoff with the man wielding a gun at the bus stop outside the UN for nearly three hours
The bomb squad was called to the scene of the standoff after a black bag was seen on the sidewalk behind the armed man
Police confirmed the man has no previous criminal record and never aimed the weapon at the officers. He checked into a hotel on 44th street on Wednesday, where officers found his pickup truck, police stated.
The bomb squad swept the hotel and his truck but found no outstanding threats. Charges against him are pending as the investigation remains ongoing.
Video from the scene shows the man pacing back and forth as he holds the barrel of the gun to his chin.
Thursday afternoon the man reached into his bag on the sidewalk next to him before holding a red folder up in the air. He 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 containing several documents.
He delivered the red folder and several notebooks to officers, placing them on the gate of the UN building. Three officers dressed in tactical gear grabbed the materials while standing behind a heavy duty full length shield.
Video from the scene shows the officers delivering the documents to a person the UN gates before he surrendered. A UN Security officer was seen walking through the building carrying several documents and a red folder soon after.
The man then placed his hands in the air as his shotgun laid on the sidewalk. He lifted his shirt, and turned around, presumably to show he had no other weapons, before walking backwards towards the group of officers.
The man is seen getting on his knees as he in handcuffed by several officers on the sidewalk. Officers then calmly walk the man into the street where several police vehicles are parked.
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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The man was 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.
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 as the man reportedly threatened 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.
Several officers were seen aiming sniper rifles at the armed man from tactical locations around the UN plaza before he surrendered.
NYPD confirmed earlier that they attempted to establish communication with the armed man but did not report any comments he has made.
The bomb squad responded to the scene where a heavy police presence was seen but did not appear to be needed.
NYPD issued a traffic advisory around 11am warning citizens to avoid the area as emergency vehicles surrounded 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.
Large crowds of officers were seen at the scene with an estimated two dozen emergency vehicles shutting down the area
The UN building was placed under lockdown as the security situation continued outside the government building
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 in Tudor City along the East River
