December 5, 2024—A tragic incident unfolded on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, leaving a man dead and a woman critically injured in what authorities are investigating as an attempted murder-suicide.
Incident Details
At approximately 8:30 a.m., NYPD officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment building on West 75th Street near Columbus Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a 45-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds and a 50-year-old man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
Victim and Suspect Identities
The identities of the individuals involved have not been publicly disclosed pending family notification. Preliminary investigations suggest that the man and woman were in a domestic relationship, though the exact nature remains under investigation.
Current Status
The injured woman was transported to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Authorities are awaiting her recovery to obtain further information regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Community Response
Residents of the typically serene Upper West Side neighborhood expressed shock and sorrow over the event. Local community leaders have emphasized the importance of mental health awareness and the availability of support resources to prevent such tragedies.
Ongoing Investigation
The NYPD continues to investigate the incident, including the events that led up to the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. For official updates, please refer to statements from the New York Police Department and authorized agencies.
