08-25-2012, 02:52 AM
Jeffrey Johnson, 53, shot his former boss, Steven Ercolino (above left), dead outside his workplace on Friday morning, sparking early-morning chaos near the Empire State Building. A construction worker witnessed the shooting, chased Johnson and alerted two police officers, who shot him dead. Johnson's lifeless body, dressed in a grey suit, is pictured alongside his gun (above). Nine people were injured, and Mayor Bloomberg admitted some of the victims may have been hit by police bullets.
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Jeffrey Johnson, 58, shot ex-boss Steven Ercolino, 41, three times outside former workplace near New York City skyscraper
Reportedly fired by Ercolino two years ago
He was wearing smart grey suit and carrying a briefcase
Ran off but was chased by construction worker who alerted police
When Johnson aimed his gun at police, officer's shot him dead
Nine injured in gunfire - some might have been hit by police bullets
Three still remain in hospital
Neighbour: Shooter was always alone and 'immaculately' dressed
Neighbors recalled that Johnson was quiet and 'Very Lonely'
Rush-hour ruckus took place in heart of New York City at the height of summer when area was swarming with tourists and workers
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