Mass Shooting at Midtown Office Tower Kills NYPD Officer, Three Others . Video

By Staff, July 29, 2025, New York — A gunman armed with an assault-style rifle entered 345 Park Avenue, a Midtown Manhattan office tower housing Blackstone, the NFL’s headquarters and other firms, and killed four people before turning the weapon on himself around 6:30 p.m. EDT Monday, officials said Wikipedia+2The Wall Street Journal+2The Wall Street Journal+2.

Who Was Killed

NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, 36, a veteran of the 47th Precinct in the Bronx, was off-duty and serving as a paid security detail when he was shot in the lobby. Married with two children and a third on the way, Islam was hailed as a hero by city officials New York Post+4The Wall Street Journal+4New York Post+4.
Three civilians—two men and a woman—were also killed in separate lobby skirmishes. A fifth person remains in critical condition from gunfire Reuters The Australian.

The Shooter

Police identified the assailant as Shane Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas. He reportedly had a documented history of mental illness, drove cross-country in a black BMW, and carried multiple weapons and prescription medications. After opening fire in the lobby, he took an elevator to the 33rd floor, where he killed another civilian and shot himself in the chest in a hallway New York Post+7The Wall Street Journal+7Reuters+7.

Police Response & Building Impact

The lockdown spanned about 90 minutes, ending when the suspect was declared neutralized. Park Avenue from 52nd to 54th Streets was blocked; a police helicopter hovered overhead. Survivors in offices at Blackstone and KPMG communicated via email and Microsoft Teams to remain inside locked rooms until cleared—some barricaded themselves with office furniture youtube.com+4The Wall Street Journal+4The Wall Street Journal+4.

Official Comments

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the timeline of events and praised Officer Islam’s sacrifice. Mayor Eric Adams expressed sorrow, calling Islam a “true blue” hero. Patrick Hendry, President of the Police Benevolent Association, said the city lost someone who “put himself in harm’s way” to protect others New York Post+4Reuters+4New York Post+4.

Investigation Status

Law enforcement continues to probe Tamura’s motive, examining travel logs, digital devices, and surveillance footage. Federal agencies including the FBI are assisting. As of Tuesday morning, investigators had not identified a clear motive or indication of other accomplices New York Post+4The Australian+4Indiatimes+4.

Why It Matters

This shooting unfolded in an iconic business address at the height of the evening commute. It highlights concerns over urban security, mental health and gun access—especially in spaces housing high-profile corporations and government entities.

Police Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of our department.

He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today.

We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy.#FidelisAdMortem pic.twitter.com/vkBZetsz2N
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 29, 2025