Dramatic Shooting outside Empire State Building New York - Cops had no choice
Victims of a deadly shooting outside New York's Empire State Building are seen lying on the ground just minutes after authorities opened fire on the gunman.
Eight bystanders were also wounded in the incident that created chaos and shocked commuters and tourists outside one of New York's most popular landmarks.
The wounded -- two women and six men -- all were expected to survive, city officials said.
Officials said Jeffrey Johnson, aged 58, a fashion accessories designer, was disgruntled after being fired a year ago from Hazan Imports, located near the Empire State Building. Shortly after 9am (1300 GMT) he shot a 41-year-old former Hazan co-worker three times at close range with a .45-calibre handgun, they said.
As police closed in on him on the sidewalk outside the 102-story Empire State Building, Johnson turned his gun on them and officers shot back and killed him, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said.
Investigators were attempting to determine whether Johnson shot anyone beyond his initial target. Some of the surviving victims could have been hit by the two police officers who were shooting at Johnson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
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