Police are investigating an unconfirmed report of an active shooter at the Museum of Jewish Heritage located at 36 Battery Place, New York, New York, 10280, at approximately 1:25 PM UTC on September 27th, 2025. Multiple individuals were reportedly hiding in a bathroom at the museum. The New York City Police Department's 1st precinct confirmed receiving an unconfirmed report of a "33 active shooter" situation at the location within the past three hours. Citizen, a public safety platform, also reported the incident, citing police scanners. This developing situation comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning earlier on September 27th, 2025, stating that individuals who threaten, assault, or harm U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will face prosecution. The DHS statement, posted on their official X account (@DHSgov) at 2:38 PM UTC, did not specify any recent incidents that prompted the warning. As of 7:38 PM UTC, there have been no further official confirmations of shots fired or injuries at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Some reports suggest the initial alert might be a hoax.
