New York City, July 29, 2025 (Breaking News) – A mass shooting abruptly shattered a Monday evening in Midtown Manhattan. A lone gunman entered the 44-story tower at 345 Park Avenue—home to major tenants including the NFL headquarters, Blackstone, and KPMG—and killed four people before turning the weapon on himself.
Key Facts
- Time & Location: Around 6:28 p.m. ET on July 28, the shooter entered the office building at 345 Park Avenue, between East 51st and 52nd Streets BILD+8Business Insider+8YouTube+8.
- Victims:
- 36‑year‑old Off‑duty NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a Bronx precinct veteran working a paid security detail, was critically wounded and later died. He left behind a pregnant wife and two young sons YouTube+9NBC New York+9New York Post+9.
- Three civilians—two men and one woman—were also shot and killed in the attack. Another individual was critically injured and remains hospitalized New York Post+2Business Insider+2New York Post+2.
- Suspect: Identified as 27‑year‑old Shane Devon Tamura, a Las Vegas resident with a documented history of mental illness. He wielded an assault‑style rifle, wore body armor, and carried additional weapons and ammunition when encountered by police ESPN.com+7Business Insider+7The Times of India+7.
- Incident Sequence: After entering the building, Tamura immediately shot Officer Islam, then sprayed gunfire in the lobby. He shot additional victims near the elevator bank, then rode an elevator to the 33rd floor, where he killed a fourth civilian before fatally shooting himself YouTube+7Business Insider+7NBC New York+7.
- Investigation Status: Authorities believe Tamura acted alone. Federal and local law enforcement agencies—including the NYPD and FBI—are investigating, but his motive remains unclear ReutersReutersBusiness Insider.
Official Reactions
- NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described Officer Islam as having made “the ultimate sacrifice,” confirming the suspect was neutralized. Tisch said Tamura drove across several states—including Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, and New Jersey—before arriving in New York earlier on July 28 Reuters+8Business Insider+8ESPN.com+8.
- Mayor Eric Adams extended condolences, calling the loss devastating and praising Officer Islam as “a true Blue” hero fated to protect even while off duty Reuters.
Additional Context
- The building at Westminster Avenue, 345 Park Avenue, holds high-profile tenants including Blackstone, KPMG, and the NFL headquarters, making the attack especially alarming for downtown business security YouTube+15NBC New York+15Business Insider+15.
- Hundreds of building occupants—especially those in NFL and corporate offices—rushed to shelter in place amid lockdown instructions. Nearby transit and streets were disrupted during law enforcement lockdown and investigations ABC7 Los AngelesNBC New YorkESPN.com.
Police Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of our department.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 29, 2025
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
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