The Gothamist Newsmap noted a report of a "possible armed man" around 1 p.m. at King and Varick Streets in downtown Manhattan. Various readers tell us that the police are swarming the area over reports of a "pissed off sniper." We heard that one, perhaps two people were on a roof, possibly with a rifle, hence the NYPD helicopters.
Reader Andy sent us this shot of a chopper overhead. Let us know what you see.
Update: Two smart guys were filming a movie on the roof - and they did have an unloaded rifle and were arrested. The building happens to be where Kate Hudson lives; a neighbor had called 911. (Fishbowl NY says police "are pissed.")
