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A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan has left four people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer. The shooter, armed with an M4 assault rifle, targeted a building at 345 Park Avenue. Witnesses described the chaotic scene as the gunman moved through the building after opening fire in the lobby. The event has prompted increased security measures and mourning in the community. The investigation continues to determine the motives behind the attack, which marks one of the deadliest shootings in New York City in recent years.
New York City—A tragic shooting incident occurred in Midtown Manhattan on July 28, 2025, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam. The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, armed with an M4 assault rifle, entered the building at 345 Park Avenue shortly after 6 PM ET.
Officer Islam was working security in the building when he was fatally shot during Tamura’s attack. The other victims included Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone; Aland Etienne, a security guard; and Julia Hyman, an employee at Rudin Management. In addition to the fatalities, an NFL employee was left seriously injured and is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
Tamura reportedly drove cross-country from Nevada to launch the attack, having a history of mental health issues and grievances against the NFL. Witnesses indicated that Tamura first opened fire in the lobby before moving to the 33rd floor, where he mistakenly entered the wrong elevator instead of the floor he intended to target.
Mayor Eric Adams explained that, while it appears Tamura was targeting NFL employees, he went to the wrong part of the building. Following the shooting, officials implemented increased security measures in the building and encouraged affected employees to work from home. Flags were lowered to half-staff outside the building in honor of the victims.
In a company memo, Blackstone expressed deep sorrow over LePatner’s death, while Rudin Management offered condolences and praised the rapid response from emergency services. Community tributes and a vigil for the victims underscored the profound impact of the tragedy on the local community.
After the incident, it was revealed that Tamura had left a suicide note that mentioned CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), implying that his mental health struggles were related to his past as a football player. The NYPD is currently investigating his background and connections to ascertain a clear motive.
The investigation has confirmed that Tamura assembled the M4 rifle himself and had previously purchased a revolver legally. This incident marks the deadliest shooting in New York City since at least 2013, as cataloged by the Gun Violence Archive.
Officer Islam’s funeral arrangements have been set, highlighting the tragic loss for his family, which includes a pregnant wife and two young children. In response to the attack, KPMG and the NFL issued statements of support for their employees, emphasizing the significant emotional toll this tragedy has taken on their workplace community.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement remains focused on collecting evidence and examining Tamura’s mental health background to further understand the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.
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