📰 What Happened?
On Monday, July 28, 2025, a gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, killing four people and injuring several others. The building, located at 345 Park Avenue, houses several high-profile tenants—including the National Football League (NFL) Headquarters.
According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the shooter mistakenly entered the wrong floor, believing he had reached the NFL offices. “This was a targeted attack, not random,” said Mayor Adams in a press conference. “He came with a specific agenda and firearms.”
🕵️ Who Was the Gunman?
Authorities have identified the shooter as Leon Porter, 38, a former employee of a logistics firm in New Jersey. Porter had posted erratic messages on social media blaming the NFL for alleged corporate corruption and “psychological warfare.”
He entered the building with an AR-style weapon, bypassed security by using a temporary contractor pass, and made his way to the 27th floor—two levels below the NFL’s actual headquarters on the 29th floor.
“He got the elevator wrong. If not for that mistake, we could be looking at a much deadlier scenario,” said NYPD Commissioner Carla Mendoza.
🧨 Who Were the Victims?
The four people killed included:
Alexis Choi (32) – Legal assistant at a fintech firm
Marcus Levine (45) – Janitorial staff
Daniel Marks (41) – Building security officer
Rina Patel (29) – Marketing executive visiting for a pitch meeting
Multiple others sustained injuries, with at least two in critical condition at Bellevue Hospital.
🏢 NFL Responds
The NFL released a statement, confirming all employees were unharmed. “We are devastated by the events that occurred in our building. Our hearts are with the victims and their families,” it read.
This incident has sparked renewed debates around corporate office security, especially in high-value buildings.
💡 Public and Political Reactions
Mayor Adams called for federal regulation of assault weapons and stricter building access controls.
Social media users expressed outrage over how easily the gunman accessed the skyscraper.
Security experts are urging tenant-specific floor authentication in elevators.
❓FAQs
📌 Who was the gunman in the Manhattan shooting?
Leon Porter, 38, a former logistics worker, believed to have been targeting the NFL due to a personal vendetta.
📌 Was the NFL Headquarters attacked?
No. The shooter mistakenly entered a different floor. The NFL HQ on the 29th floor was unharmed.
📌 How many were killed and injured?
Four individuals were killed. Several others were injured, two of them critically.
📌 How did the shooter enter the building?
Using a forged contractor badge, he bypassed security and used an elevator to reach the 27th floor.
📌 What is being done in response?
Mayor Adams and the NYPD are reviewing skyscraper security protocols and calling for legislative action on gun control.
Published on :July 29th
Published by : Kaushik
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