MSN which sent the congregation running down the street screaming in panic.Officers already stationed outside the building to provide security for the event, quickly moved in and shot the gunman, who police believe was armed with a rifle.It is unclear if anyone else at the scene was injured in gunfire.
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer took to Twitter to confirm the shooting, revealing two of her staffers were attending the holiday concert which ended with gunfire.
She tweeted: "There has been a shooting at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine after their Christmas concert—my Chief of Staff and press secretary who were present are safe.
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