Suspect Identified After Standoff at Midtown’s Four Seasons Hotel
Suspect identified as 33-year-old Saheed Vassell
Vassell has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon
New York City police have identified the suspect in a standoff that lasted for hours at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Saheed Vassell.
Vassell has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. Police say that Vassell fired shots at officers during the standoff, which began around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The standoff ended peacefully around 6 p.m. when Vassell surrendered to police. No one was injured during the standoff.
Vassell is expected to be arraigned in court on Thursday.
Police are still investigating the motive for the standoff
Police are still investigating the motive for the standoff. They say that Vassell has a history of mental illness.
The Four Seasons Hotel is located at 57 East 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The hotel is a popular destination for tourists and business travelers.
The standoff caused a major disruption in traffic in the area. Several streets were closed during the standoff.
The standoff ended peacefully, and no one was injured. Police are still investigating the motive for the standoff.