A man was shot dead by police this morning on the Grand Central Parkway and two others are in custody.
The shooting occurred at 5 a.m. near exit 7 shutting down the highway during morning rush hour.
Police fired at the suspect, hitting him once in the abdomen, police said. According to the New York Times, the suspect was unarmed. The 22 year old was taken to New York Hospital Queens where he was pronounced dead, according to reports.
The Times report also indicates the car was pulled over after it twice cut off police vehicles.
NBC New York reported police mistakenly believed the man had a gun.
Two other men that were with the suspect in a black Honda have been taken into custody, reports said.
The investigation is ongoing.
