A man believed to be in his 40s was shot and wounded near Madison Square Park in Midtown Manhattan on Monday around midday, according to police. The gunfire rang out along a busy stretch of Madison Avenue, and the victim was taken to a hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries.
As reported by the New York Daily News, the shooting happened at about 12:25 p.m. at Madison Avenue and East 28th Street in the NoMad neighborhood. Officers arriving at the scene found the man suffering from gunshot wounds, and he was transported to a hospital, where he is expected to recover.
Investigation Under Way
Police said the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately clear, and detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. No arrests had been reported in the initial aftermath as investigators worked to piece together what happened and who pulled the trigger.
Broader Context
Daytime shootings in Midtown are relatively uncommon, and city officials have repeatedly pointed to enforcement and prevention efforts as part of a broader push to drive down gun violence. Earlier coverage of the NYPD’s focus on more than 1,000 illegal gun seizures in 2025 highlights how aggressively police say they are targeting firearms on city streets.
How to Help
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit a tip online. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward through the department’s Crime Stoppers program.
This is a developing story and will be updated as officials release more information. Witnesses or anyone with video of the incident are urged to reach out to investigators.
