Gunfire Erupts at Waldorf-Astoria

Gunfire erupted in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel during a robbery attempt Saturday afternoon at a lobby jewelry store, wounding a security guard and sending guests diving for cover. The 54-year-old guard and retired police officer Gregory Boyle, was shot in the chest but is in stable condition. A suspect has been arrested on charges including attempted murder and assault. The mayhem began when the black-garbed suspect, identified as 20-year-old Rafael Rabinovich-Ardans of Queens, pulled out a gun in the jewelry store and used the weapon to smash two display cases. Boyle confronted the man. About three gunshots rang out as the two wrestled and fell to the floor.