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Eyewitnesses and security personnel who observed the scene described a frightening scenario. One individual recounted speaking with a woman present at the scene, who reported seeing someone walk in with an AR-15. She also overheard the sounds of automatic gunfire, indicating a rapid burst of shots, which further suggests the attacker might have been firing in a semi-automatic or automatic manner.
The incident unfolded in a busy part of Midtown, with the suspect traversing a wide open space that typically would be filled with commuters and pedestrians. This striking image of an armed individual walking through such an area heightened concerns about the seriousness of the threat.