The body of deceased Erica Tishman lay covered as authorities Investigate on West 49th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
A dreary, cloud covered day with a constant, tenacious downpour was made even bleaker when a pedestrian was killed instantly after loose masonry from a Midtown building fell onto her.
Erica Tishmans’ body lay next to large pieces of the shattered masonry at right on West 49th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The woman, identified by Authorities as 60yr old Erica Tishman of Manhattan, was walking on West 49th Street past a building for which the address is 729 7th Avenue, when the loose stonework made its’ deadly descent, striking her in the head.
Large chunks of the decorative masonry can be seen in the foreground at left and right with another large piece in the background on West 49th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Emergency Responders tried in vain to resuscitate Erica before pronouncing her dead on the scene. Chunks of the fallen Terra Cotta could be seen near her body as it lay covered by a white sheet on the sidewalk, in the rain.
Erica Tishmans’ headband and EarPod earpiece lies next to her body on West 49th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Passersby stopped to take in the horrific scene, some wondering how incidents like this can still happen in the City, while others somberly noted it could have happened to them.
60yr old Erica Tishman was killed instantly after decorative masonry fell onto her from a building near West 49th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Authorities have launched a full fledged Investigation to determine how this tragic event unfolded.
60yr old Erica Tishman was killed instantly after decorative masonry fell onto her from a building near West 49th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)60yr old Erica Tishman was killed instantly after decorative masonry fell onto her from a building near West 49th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)60yr old Erica Tishman was killed instantly after decorative masonry fell onto her from a building near West 49th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)60yr old Erica Tishman was killed instantly after decorative masonry fell onto her from a building near West 49th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)60yr old Erica Tishman was killed instantly after decorative masonry fell onto her from a building near West 49th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday December 17, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Two men working on a lift approximately sixty feet up on the outside of a building under construction at 11 West 118th Street in Manhattan had to be rescued by FDNY members after the base of the lift tilted over, causing the boom arm and the cage they were in to crash into the side of the building at 17 West 118th Street at about 9:16AM.
One firefighter was lowered to the cage from the roof of 17 West 118th Street while his colleagues on the ground moved a ladder into position. One of the workers could be seen lying on his back at one end of the steeply tilted cage, his legs dangling freely off the edge. This same worker was later heard crying out in pain as he favored his right hand.
Both men, whom were most likely saved from a worse fate by their harnesses, were safely removed and taken to Harlem Hospital with non life threatening injuries. An Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Two workers from Verizon got the surprise of their life early Tuesday morning.
The scene where Verizon workers found a man dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The men opened up a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan at about 3:10AM to start their workday, but instead found the decomposing body of a man approximately ten feet beneath the surface.
The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The man, who may have been down there for a while, appears to be homeless, said authorities.
The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Investigators at the scene donned white Tyvek suits and gas masks before venturing into the manhole to inspect the remains.
An Investigator wearing a white Tyvek suit and gas mask is lowered into the manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
No obvious indicators pointing to any initial determination of cause of death were present at the scene, said authorities, and would therefore have to wait for the results of an Autopsy to be performed by the Medical Examiner.
Several items were brought up from inside the manhole using the canvas bag seen here on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
In addition to not knowing whether or not the man was a victim of foul play, Investigators are also working to determine how he ended up inside the manhole, as these covers can weigh up to 400lbs. The Investigation, and the mystery of this incident, continues.
An Investigator wearing a white Tyvek suit and gas mask is lowered into the manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Items of clothing belonging to the deceased is seen here on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where a man was found dead inside a manhole on West 58th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday October 15, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The victim is seen here soaked in blood with his head and face fully bandaged in Manhattan on Monday July 22, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Cops responding to a 911 call of a large fight outside of 280 Henry Street on the Lower East Side in Manhattan on Monday found a 26yr old man with severe slash wounds to his face.
The victim is seen here soaked in blood with his head and face fully bandaged in Manhattan on Monday July 22, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The man, whose clothing was soaked in blood, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital. A NYPD Spokesperson later described his condition as ‘stable’.
The victim is seen here soaked in blood with his head and face fully bandaged in Manhattan on Monday July 22, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
According to the NYPD, no arrests have been made as of Tuesday morning.
Police Investigate at the scene of a slashing outside of 280 Henry Street in Manhattan on Monday July 22, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Police Investigate at the scene of a slashing outside of 280 Henry Street in Manhattan on Monday July 22, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Police Investigate at the scene of a slashing outside of 280 Henry Street in Manhattan on Monday July 22, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Investigators at the scene where a 76yr old man was killed on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
A 76yr old man was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital after he was struck by a truck on East 16th Street between 5th Avenue and Union Square West in Manhattan.
The driver of the truck is seen here at left on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
James Buzzell, who lived just steps away at number 9 East 16th Street, was struck by the driver of a 2019 Freightliner truck from Fodera Foods that, according to authorities, was in the process of parking the truck.
Investigators at the scene where a 76yr old man was killed on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The driver of the truck remained on the scene and it is unclear whether he faces any charges. The tragic incident is being investigated by Officers from the NYPDs’ Collision Investigation Squad.
Investigators at the scene where a 76yr old man was killed on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Investigators at the scene where a 76yr old man was killed on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Investigators at the scene where a 76yr old man was killed on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The driver of the truck is seen here on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Investigators at the scene where a 76yr old man was killed on East 16th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The man could be heard groaning in pain as he is removed from the Puck Building at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
A 49yr old man operating a freight elevator inside the historic Puck Building at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan is lucky to be alive after he stepped into the open elevator shaft on the first floor and fell to the basement.
The man could be heard groaning in pain as he is removed from the Puck Building at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The man, who could be heard groaning in pain as he was brought out of the building by firefighters and loaded into an ambulance, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.
The 49yr old man is removed from 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
According to a spokesperson from the New York City Department of Buildings, the man used what is known as a ‘Drop Key’ to open the elevator hoistway doors before his fall.
The 49yr old man is removed from the Puck Building 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The man was not authorized to use the ‘Drop Key’, says the Department of Buildings, which is only to be used by Elevator Technicians and Emergency Responders. The DOB has issued a Violation to the owner of the building for ‘Failure to Safeguard the Elevator’. The elevator itself was not found to be defective.
The 49yr old man groaned in pain as he is removed from the Puck Building 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Emergency Responders at the scene at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Emergency Responders at the scene at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Emergency Responders at the scene at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Emergency Responders at the scene at 281 Mulberry Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 26, 2019. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Investigators recover the bloody knife used in the attack after it was ditched inside this garbage can one block away at the corner of West 48th Street and 9th Avenue on Tuesday August 14, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
25yr old Geoffrey Tracy was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a 50yr old man multiple times in the neck and torso during a dispute inside an apartment at 348 West 49th Street in Manhattan early Tuesday morning.
Investigators recover the bloody knife used in the attack after it was ditched inside this garbage can one block away at the corner of West 48th Street and 9th Avenue on Tuesday August 14, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Before he was arrested, Tracy allegedly ran just over a block away to the northeast corner of West 48th Street and 9th Avenue, where he ditched the knife inside a garbage can used for recycling.
Investigators take photos of the bloody knife used in the attack after it was ditched inside this garbage can one block away at the corner of West 48th Street and 9th Avenue on Tuesday August 14, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The knife was found during an evidence search and Officers were photographed recovering the bloody knife from the garbage can. The victim was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in very critical condition.
Geoffrey Tracy, who is from California (and can be seen here), was charged with Attempted Murder and Felony Assault.
The scene where a 50yr old man was stabbed multiple times in the torso during a dispute inside of 348 West 49th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday August 14, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The scene where a 50yr old man was stabbed multiple times in the torso during a dispute inside of 348 West 49th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday August 14, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
37yr old James Currie, suspect in the murder of his seven month old son Mason Saldana, is taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday August 10, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
37yr old James Currie, who reportedly works with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority as a Station Cleaner, was taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday to face a Manhattan Judge on charges of Concealment of a Human Corpse.
37yr old James Currie, suspect in the murder of his seven month old son Mason Saldana, is taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday August 10, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
The corpse in question was seven month old baby boy Mason Saldana, the son of James Currie, who was spotted floating in the East River along with a backpack underneath the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side on the afternoon of Sunday August 5, 2018.
37yr old James Currie, suspect in the murder of his seven month old son Mason Saldana, is taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday August 10, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Investigators strongly believe that Currie, who lives in the Bronx, killed the boy sometime during the period of Saturday August 4 to Sunday August 5, when he was spotted on surveillance video leaving his apartment building with the backpack attached to his front and covered with a blanket.
37yr old James Currie, suspect in the murder of his seven month old son Mason Saldana, is taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday August 10, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Investigators were able to track his movements into lower Manhattan, where he was again spotted on surveillance video walking along the East River Esplanade with the backpack, not far from where his son was eventually found.
37yr old James Currie, suspect in the murder of his seven month old son Mason Saldana, is taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday August 10, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Currie then boarded a flight out of JFK Airport on the afternoon of Monday August 6, beginning a long journey – and what he thought was his escape – to the Country of Thailand. Unfortunately for him, with NYPD Detectives in ‘full court press’ mode, his plan was uncovered and Thai Authorities, who were put on alert, waited patiently for him to arrive in the Country.
37yr old James Currie, suspect in the murder of his seven month old son Mason Saldana, is taken from the 5th Precinct in Manhattan on Friday August 10, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
James Currie was snatched from the doors of freedom upon his arrival in Thailand and promptly brought back to New York to answer some tough questions. Detectives are still gathering evidence and are not yet in a position to charge Currie with the actual murder of his son. The Medical Examiner is working to determine the official cause of death.
This worker is seen here receiving immediate treatment for a head wound on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Three men, all MTA workers, were taken to Saint Lukes Hospital after they were reportedly struck by a piece of steel while working along the tracks near a boom truck on an elevated section of the Metro North Line on Park Avenue near East 101st Street in Manhattan.
This worker is seen here with a head wound on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)An injured worker is seen here on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)One of the injured workers is wheeled to an ambulance on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Police at the scene on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Police and MTA workers are seen near the boom truck on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Police and MTA workers are seen here on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Three men, all MTA workers, were taken to Saint Lukes Hospital on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The boom truck is seen here on Saturday March 24, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
