On July 28, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue, a Midtown Manhattan corporate skyscraper housing offices of the NFL, Blackstone, KPMG, and Rudin Management. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a gunman identified as 27‑year‑old Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas entered the lobby armed with an M4 assault rifle and opened fire. He fired at NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was working security detail—then continued across the lobby before taking an elevator to the 33rd floor, arriving at Rudin Management. There he killed another person before taking his own life Omni+15AP News+15CBS News+15.
In total, four people were killed:
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Det. Didarul Islam, 36, a Bangladeshi immigrant and NYPD veteran of 3½ years — leaving behind a pregnant wife and two young sons. He was praised as a hero for confronting the shooter and protecting others The Daily Beast+7People.com+7Indiatimes+7.
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Wesley LePatner, a Blackstone executive and mother noted for her leadership and community presence ABC7 New York+5The Guardian+5People.com+5.
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Julia Hyman, a Rudin Management associate and 2020 Cornell graduate.
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Aland Etienne, a veteran security officer aged 46 and father of two CBS News+3The Guardian+3ABC7 New York+3.
A fifth person—a National Football League employee—sustained critical injuries but is expected to survive and is recovering in stable condition. Four others received minor injuries during the evacuation YouTube+13People.com+13The Daily Beast+13.
🧠Motive & Shooter’s Background
The gunman, Tamura, appears to have been targeting the NFL offices, blaming them for his alleged brain injury—chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His handwritten note referenced former NFL player Terry Long and demanded his brain be studied. He appeared to err in location—taking the wrong elevator and landing in Ruden Management rather than the NFL floor The Daily Beast+9People.com+9Business Insider+9.
Authorities confirmed Tamura had a documented history of mental health concerns. Surveillance footage captured him exiting a double-parked black BMW on Park Avenue and immediately opening fire in the lobby. His attack unfolded rapidly and without warning, leaving witnesses and responders alike stunned New York Post+6The Daily Beast+6Business Insider+6.
🕊️ Vigil & Community Tribute to Detective Didarul Islam
Citywide and Local Memorials
A vigil was held Friday evening outside the 47th Precinct in the Bronx, where Detective Islam served. Even under gray skies, hundreds of officers and community members gathered, lighting candles, offering prayers, and sharing stories about his character and service CBS News+6ABC7 New York+6CBS News+6.
During the service:
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Islam was posthumously promoted to detective.
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Colleagues described him as “a true guardian angel” and a dedicated public servant whose sacrifice may have saved lives that day Omni+7YouTube+7YouTube+7Facebook+3ABC7 New York+3YouTube+3.
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Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clarke echoed the sentiment: “He died serving the public and protecting… people from harm.” His family, emotional and proud, recalled his devotion as a father, husband, and immigrant committed to making the city safer CBS News.
Burial Services
A funeral service was held at the Parkchester Jame Masjid mosque in the Bronx, drawing thousands of NYPD officers and members of the public. The services for the other victims were held at Central Synagogue and another funeral for Aland Etienne is scheduled soon in Brooklyn CBS News.
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