A New York City doorman died in a freak accident while shoveling snow in Manhattan, police say.

Miguel Gonzalez, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, died Thursday after falling while shoveling snow and cutting his neck on a glass pane.

He was transported to the hospital where police say he later died of his injuries.

Friends say Gonzalez hoped to retire soon and dreamed of moving with his wife back to his native Puerto Rico.