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Josh Groban Was Just A Half Block Away From Yesterday’s Manhattan Shooting

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Nov. 1 2017, Updated 7:34 p.m. ET

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While many learned about yesterday’s Manhattan terror act on the news, Josh Groban was just a half block away from where it happened and tweeted about it while narrowly escaping the scene.

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Once he was in the clear with his dog, the singer immediately took to Twitter where he released a thread of scary tweets.

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“Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown F—,” he began.

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“I hope everyone’s ok,” he continued. “Was half a block from me, didn’t see it but heard 8-19 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there.”

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So scary! The Tony winner was so worried for his own life that he tweeted “I’m shaking. That’s the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting.”

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Josh was lucky to have his dog act fast by his side. The terror act left 8 dead and more than a dozen injured.

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Though he was thankful for escaping, he extended his condolences for those who weren’t able to. “Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere.”

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He also tweeted this video of law enforcement responding quickly at the scene.

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Where were you when the terror erupted in NYC yesterday? Sound off in the comment section! 

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