Siege of the Rotterdam Tower

On May 5th 2005, two armed men enter the lobby of the Rotterdam Tower, the highest building of Liberty City. They shoot the two guards who are positioned inside. One of them is killed, the second one severely wounded. The men step into the elevator and go to the 81st floor, where 31 people are currently working. The gunmen fire a couple of rounds into the ceiling and take everyone hostage.

Someone discovers the two guards in the lobby and calls the police. They arrive with an enormous force of men and seal of the building. The gunmen lock down the only exit of the Observation Deck, where another twenty people are trapped. The police call to one of the office phones. One of the gunmen answeres. They demand the release of ten men who are currently incarcerated in the Liberty City Correctional Facility.

Several hours go by while the police make up an attack plan. Several NOOSE teams go up to the 80th floor, ready to make their move. The hostage-takers spot the NOOSE officers and sent all the hostages towards them to distract the LCPD. While the two groups meet, the gunmen open the door to the Observation Deck and open fire at the twenty people who are currently there. NOOSE rushes upstairs when gunfire erupts. When they reach the Observation Deck, 8 innocent civilians have been killed, while seven others are injured. When they spot the NOOSE agents, they fire 37 rounds at them. They both jump off the building, shooting at the surrounding buildings before hitting the ground. One more is injured by shattered glass.