"A man remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday, hours after he apparently shot himself in the chest in the heart of Midtown, blocks from holiday crowds enjoying a nighttime look at the Rockefeller Center tree and Radio City. Little was known about the circumstances regarding the shooting, which happened near West 57th Street and Sixth Avenue -- an area known as "Billionaire's Row" -- around 10:15 p.m. Sunday."
"Police say the shot man is 27 and expected to survive. He is expected to face charges in the shooting. No one else was injured. People who live nearby say they were shocked to hear about it, particularly given the time of year. Investigators could be seen past midnight Monday, scouring for evidence. Police did not have any immediate details on who might have opened fire or why. The investigation is ongoing."
At about 10:15 p.m. Sunday, a 27-year-old man apparently shot himself in the chest near West 57th Street and Sixth Avenue in Midtown, an area known as 'Billionaire's Row.' Emergency responders transported him to a hospital where he remained in critical condition Monday but was expected to survive. Police initially sought a suspect and later indicated the wounded man is expected to face charges in the shooting. No other injuries were reported. Neighbors expressed shock given the holiday crowds nearby at Rockefeller Center and Radio City. Investigators searched the scene past midnight and reported no immediate details on who opened fire or why; the investigation is ongoing.
Read at NBC New York
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