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Authorities in New York City say two people died and nine others injured in a shooting early on Friday outside the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan. [Xinhua]

Authorities in New York City say two people died and nine others injured in a shooting early on Friday outside the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan and the dead included the gunman who was killed by police.

The perpetrator was identified as Jeffrey Johnson, 53, a disgruntled worker who was laid off one year ago.

The shooting happened at about 9:03 a.m.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the incident a " terrible tragedy" while addressing a news briefing held at the scene Friday.

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