Security Guard Shot Near TV Production Set in Manhattan

Police search for suspect who fled the scene after the shooting in Flatiron District.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:21pm

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An extreme close-up of two spent shell casings on the ground, capturing the stark, gritty details of a crime scene in the style of Weegee's harsh flash photography.The aftermath of a shooting near a TV production set exposes the threat of gun violence in New York City's bustling Flatiron District.NYC Today

A 49-year-old security guard was shot twice in the torso on Monday afternoon near a television production set in Manhattan's Flatiron District. The victim, an employee of a nearby transitional housing facility, was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Police recovered two shell casings at the scene and are searching for a suspect who was last seen fleeing the area with a black backpack.

Why it matters

Incidents of gun violence in high-profile public settings like television production sites raise concerns about public safety and security, especially in busy urban areas like Manhattan's Flatiron District that attract both residents and tourists.

The details

The shooting occurred around 12:26 p.m. at the corner of 28th Street and Madison Avenue. Production crews for the TV show 'CIA' were filming nearby when they heard the gunfire and witnessed the aftermath. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the gunman and victim speaking to each other immediately before the shots were fired, and a distraught woman was seen fleeing into a nearby Whole Foods supermarket.

  • The shooting occurred around 12:26 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Breaking Ground Shelter

A transitional housing facility where the security guard victim was employed.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and search for the suspect, who was last seen fleeing the scene with a black backpack.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for heightened security and safety measures around high-profile production sites in busy urban areas, as well as the ongoing challenge of gun violence in New York City.