Reporting | Top 10 Several Shot Near NYC’s Empire State Building By Merrill Knox on Aug. 24, 2012 - 10:26 AM Shortly after 9 a.m. this morning, a shooting erupted near the Empire State Building in New York City. At least two people are confirmed dead. WABC was first to report the news at 9:16 a.m. Phil Lipof anchored coverage, aided by t ...