A gunman killed four, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, in a shooting at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan, on July 28, 2025. The suspect, Shane Tamura, died by suicide.
By Andrew Juma, DigitalWorldwideNews.com
July 29, 2025
On July 28, 2025, a tragic shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan left four people dead, including a New York City police officer, and one critically injured. The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident, occurring at a high-rise housing the NFL, Blackstone, and KPMG, sent shockwaves through New York City, disrupting rush hour and prompting a massive police response. Below, we answer key questions about this devastating event.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 28, 2025, Shane Tamura, armed with an M4 rifle and wearing body armor, entered the lobby of 345 Park Avenue. He immediately opened fire, killing off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was working security. Tamura then shot a woman hiding behind a pillar and a security guard behind a desk. He proceeded to the 33rd floor, where he killed another person before taking his own life. A fifth victim, critically injured, was reported in stable condition at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The building, a 44-story skyscraper, houses major tenants like the NFL and Blackstone, though no specific company was confirmed as the target.
Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old Las Vegas resident, had a documented history of mental health issues and a Nevada concealed carry license. He drove cross-country, passing through Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, and New Jersey, arriving in New York City hours before the attack. A suicide note found in his pocket expressed grievances with the NFL and mentioned possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from his high school football days, hinting at a motive. Police found a rifle case, loaded revolver, ammunition, and prescription medication in his double-parked BMW. Authorities are investigating his mental health history and potential ties to the building’s tenants.
The victims included NYPD officer Didarul Islam, 36, a Bangladeshi immigrant and father of two, with a third child on the way. Islam, a 3.5-year NYPD veteran, was hailed as a “true blue hero” by Mayor Eric Adams. The other victims were two men and one woman, whose identities have not been released. One male victim, shot and critically injured, remains in stable condition. An NFL employee was seriously injured but stable, with the NFL enhancing security at its offices. Four others sustained minor injuries while fleeing.
The shooting caused chaos in Midtown East, a bustling business district near Rockefeller Center. Eyewitnesses described panic as gunfire echoed, with workers barricading doors and hiding in conference rooms. Jessica Chen, on the second floor, recounted hearing rapid shots and barricading herself with colleagues. Pedestrians fled, and police locked down the area, causing traffic and transit disruptions. The NYPD cleared the building floor by floor, while nearby businesses sheltered in place. The incident, the 254th U.S. mass shooting of 2025, marked one of New York City’s deadliest attacks in decades.
The NYPD responded swiftly, neutralizing the scene and confirming Tamura acted alone. Commissioner Jessica Tisch detailed the attack’s timeline, noting Tamura’s immediate targeting of Officer Islam. Mayor Eric Adams attended Islam’s dignified transfer, calling him a hero. Governor Kathy Hochul urged avoidance of the area, and the FBI assisted at the scene. The NYPD bomb squad and Las Vegas police are investigating Tamura’s background, including unverified claims of a Los Angeles connection. Authorities are analyzing surveillance footage to trace Tamura’s movements.
While the motive remains unclear, Tamura’s suicide note suggested anger toward the NFL and concerns about CTE, possibly linked to his football experience at Granada Hills Charter School in 2015. Investigators are exploring whether this drove him to target the NFL’s headquarters. His mental health history and cross-country trip raise questions about planning and intent. No direct connection to other tenants, like Blackstone or KPMG, has been confirmed, but the investigation continues.
This shooting underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence and mental health in the U.S. Social media posts highlighted outrage over Tamura’s ability to legally carry a firearm despite his mental health history. The incident, occurring just after Mayor Adams celebrated record-low city shootings, has reignited debates on gun laws and mental health screenings. The loss of Officer Islam, a community pillar, has deeply affected New York’s Bangladeshi and Muslim communities, who gathered to mourn. The NFL and other tenants face heightened security measures as the city grapples with this tragedy.
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