The Christmas tree is lit during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Manhattan
(Manhattan, New York) – A shooting along Midtown Manhattan’s busy Billionaire’s Row has been determined to be self-inflicted. According to police, a 27-year-old man shot himself in the chest late Sunday night. The incident happened near 57th Street and Sixth Avenue, just blocks from Rockefeller Center, in an area heavily trafficked by tourists during the holiday season.
Police say the shooting occurred around 10:15 p.m. Sunday night. Officers with the New York City Police Department transported the man to Mount Sinai West in an NYPD vehicle.
The man was initially listed in critical condition, but his status was upgraded to stable by early Monday morning. Authorities say the man has not yet been identified, and no criminal activity is suspected.
The incident took place along Billionaire’s Row, home to ultra-luxury skyscrapers including Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world.
If you or someone you know is struggling:
New York City residents can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free, confidential crisis counseling. Those outside the five boroughs can call or text 988, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
