UN headquarters locked down after three-hour standoff between NYPD, armed man
Local media reported that the man dropped his shotgun and surrendered to police.
Diplomats and employees at the UN headquarters in New York were ordered to remain in place for nearly three hours on Thursday after an armed man was seen outside.
In videos that surfaced on social media, the man was seen pacing back and forth with what appeared to be a shotgun.
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Reuters cited an NYPD official saying the man was in his 60s, carrying a firearm.
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
— Greg Kelly-Ripped in 2022. (@gregkellyusa) December 2, 2021
The NYPD warned people against coming to the area for hours before announcing that the man was taken into custody.
“Due to a police investigation, avoid the area of 42 Street and 1st Avenue. Expect emergency vehicles in the surrounding area. Traffic along the FDR Drive is affected. Use an alternate route if traveling in the area,” a tweet from the New York Police Department said.
In regard to reports of a man with a firearm at 42nd Street and 1st Avenue in Manhattan—the individual is now in custody and there is NO THREAT to the public.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 2, 2021
Continue to avoid the area and expect delays. More information to follow when available. pic.twitter.com/LuliJdzIwJ
Local media reported that the man dropped his shotgun and surrendered to police.
An armed man speaks with member of the NYPD outside the UN headquarters in New York City, Dec. 2, 2021. (Reuters)
