Empire State Building shooting scene

At least 2 dead, 8 wounded in shooting outside building

Published: Aug 24 2012 11:02:37 AM EDT Updated On: Aug 24 2012 12:18:08 PM EDT

Aerial shots from the scene outside the Empire State Building, where least two people were killed and nine wounded in a shooting Friday.

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Empire State Building shooting scene

At least 2 dead, 8 wounded in shooting outside building

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