Top News | United Nations headquarters in lockdown as man armed with shotgun paces outside sparking huge police response
THE United Nations headquarters was placed on lockdown after a man armed with a shotgun was pacing outside the facility sparking a massive police response. The gun-toting man, who is in his 60s, was pacing back and forth on First Avenue between East 42nd and 45th street on Thursday morning.
ReutersPhotos from the scene showed NYPD officials pointing their guns at an unknown male outside the United Nations in Manhattan '/ ' 
The unidentified man is seen pacing back and forth as he holds a shotgun to his throatReuters 
Peter GerberA heavy police presence was seen outside the UN following the stand-off '/ ' The individual, armed with a shotgun, is believed to be suicidal, per the New York City Police Department. Video from the scene showed heavy police presence as the white male with grey hair, sporting a red sweater and olive jacket, is seen pacing back and forth in front of the government building. NYPD officers can be heard telling the suspect to ...put the firearm down.... Photos from the scene show the man pacing around, pointing the shotgun to the bottom of his chin with his finger on the trigger. The incident has sparked a stand-off between cops and the suspect. Footage posted on Twitter showed NYPD officials aiming their guns at the unknown individual. Most read in The Sun GET ME OUT OF HERE! I'm A Celeb star 'tried to escape FIVE times and was held back by crew' two peas in a pod Chloe Sims twins with rarely seen daughter Maddie, 16, at Towie filming 'WHAT A WASTE' I'm A Celeb in 'fix' row as some campers are being 'completely ignored' ALWAYS HERE EastEnders' Max Bowden supported as he 'isn't doing great' after 3 friends died KYLES BETTER Jeremy Kyle guest Michelle Wallace looks unrecognisable after 3 years sober XMAS SPIRITS I'm a mum and on Christmas I'll get up at 4am to drink so I'm smashed by 9am The United Nations facility reopened their building for pedestrian exit and entrance at the 46th Street gate and vehicular access at 42nd Street. The update came an hour after the government building was placed on lockdown, and staff were asked to shelter in place. Police confirmed there is no threat to the public. Shortly after noon, an armored emergency services unit vehicle was seen outside the government facility. The NYPD is asking people to avoid the area as traffic has backed up along the FDR Drive. The UN facility is located in the Murry Hill section of Manhattan. The complex has served as the official headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1951. 
ReutersThe unidentified man is believed to be in his 60s '/ ' 
Peter GerberA complete shut down of the area surrounding the UN headquarters '/ ' 
Peter GerberThe UN headquarters was placed on lockdown following the incident '/ ' We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS Source:
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