According to officials, a 44-year-old man was found shot multiple times inside a building on Amsterdam Avenue just before 9 p.m.
Police say the victim was found lying underneath the main lobby's stairwell.
They say he had a knife in his hand.
The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai West Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police say the suspect was last seen fleeing the area in a gray hoodie.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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