Gunman, 52, who opened fire at Harlem cathedral planned to take hostages
REVEALED: Gunman, 52, who opened fire at Harlem cathedral Christmas concert was carrying a manifesto in his pocket detailing his plan to take hostages Gunman Luis Vasquez, 52, was shot dead after he opened fire at St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York City on Sunday Police say he had a written note in his pocket detailing his attack plans He planned to take hostages in a bid to get the US, banks, and big companies to offer aid to the needy in Latin America He wrote the 'US regime which has committed robbery and more against the people of Latin America'