This devastating incident occurred on Monday evening, July 28, 2025, at a Midtown Manhattan office building located at 345 Park Avenue. The building houses the global headquarters of the investment firm Blackstone and the National Football League (NFL).The shooting resulted in the deaths of five people: an off-duty NYPD officer working security, three civilians, and the gunman himself. The officer has been identified as Didarul Islam. The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas. Preliminary information suggests he traveled cross-country by car to New York and reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Tamura was found with a concealed carry permit for Nevada, and a search of his vehicle revealed ammunition, magazines, a loaded revolver, a rifle case with rounds, and medication prescribed to him.The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the scene had been contained and the shooter “neutralized”. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the situation was under control.The incident led to a significant police and FBI response, with advisories issued for New Yorkers to avoid the area due to road closures and transit disruptions. Many employees within the building, including those on the 33rd floor where the shooting reportedly took place, were evacuated by police, with some reportedly barricading themselves in offices during the ordeal.
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