Josh Groban detailed the terrifying moments in Manhattan Tuesday near the terror attack where eight people were killed and a dozen others injured.
The first tweet by the 36-year-old “Beauty and the Beast” singer came just minutes before the attack occurred. (RELATED: BREAKING: Eight Dead In NYC Terror Attack Mayor Confirms, Attacker Reportedly IDENTIFIED)

Police investigate a vehicle on the West Side Highway in Manhattan. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
“Two things get me through my week. My shrink, and meeting friends at the dog park,” Groban tweeted along with a picture of his dog.
Two things get me through my week. My shrink, and meeting friends at the dog park. pic.twitter.com/SXYFq3kSAL
— josh goblin (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
The next series of tweets details how he had to run with his dog after hearing gun shots.
“Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown. Fuck,” the singer tweeted.
Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown. Fuck.
— josh goblin (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
“I hope everyone’s ok. Was half a block from me, didn’t see it but heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there,” he added.
I hope everyone’s ok. Was half a block from me, didn’t see it but heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there.
— josh goblin (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
“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,” he continued, before sharing a video that he said was NYPD responding to the scene.
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. https://t.co/AvQeRv7Jha
— josh goblin (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD pic.twitter.com/v0nwJiqmDw
— josh goblin (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017
Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere.
— josh goblin (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017