--- description: Singer Josh Groban had a close call with Tuesday's terrorist attack in New York City that left at least eight dead title: 'I'm Shaking.' Josh Groban Shares Close Encounter With Manhattan Terror Attack image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5a806e4023bd3c1b/6988e41f22fb8559d6e23803/josh-groban.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [U.S.](/section/us/) ## U.S. Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [New York](/tag/new-york/) ## New York Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 'I'm Shaking.' Josh Groban Shares Close Encounter With Manhattan Terror Attack by [Aric Jenkins](/author/aric-jenkins/) ## Aric Jenkins Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Nov 1, 2017 11:59 AM CUT  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 19: Josh Groban performs during Bloomingdale's Holiday Window Unveiling at Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on November 19, 2013 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 19: Josh Groban performs during Bloomingdale's Holiday Window Unveiling at Bloomingdale's 59th Street Store on November 19, 2013 in New York City.Charles Norfleet—FilmMagic by [Aric Jenkins](/author/aric-jenkins/) ## Aric Jenkins Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Nov 1, 2017 11:59 AM CUT Singer [Josh Groban](http://time.com/4421235/john-oliver-usher-josh-groban-campaign-songs/ "undefined") had a close call with [Tuesday’s terrorist attack in New York City](http://time.com/5004573/terrorist-truck-attack-lower-manhattan-twin-towers-911/ "undefined") that left at least eight dead. As news of the incident began to spread, Groban — who was in the area — took to Twitter to share his personal experience and post live updates. “Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown. F—,” Groban first tweeted after the incident occurred. About 20 minutes later he revealed that he was about half a block away from the scene and “heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off.” > [](https://twitter.com/joshgroban/status/925445506670751750) Not long after, Groban explained how he could have been directly in the path of the attack were it not for his dog. “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,” Groban tweeted. The 36-year-old later tweeted a video of New York Police and Fire Department responders racing to the scene, where a suspect [deliberately drove a truck onto a crowded bike path along Manhattan’s West Side Highway.](http://time.com/5004500/new-york-city-lower-manhattan-attack/ "undefined") > [](https://twitter.com/joshgroban/status/925448043440287745) “Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. 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