New York City is in mourning following a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan that claimed four lives, including an off-duty NYPD officer, and left several others injured in what has been described as the city’s deadliest gun attack in over two decades.
Mayor Eric Adams ordered all flags on city buildings and flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs to be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the memory of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam who died in the line of duty and the multiple victims of the mass shooting.”
Officer Islam, 36, an immigrant from Bangladesh and a father of two—with a third child on the way—was fatally shot Monday evening during the rampage at 345 Park Avenue, a high-rise that houses corporate offices for the National Football League. Islam had served on the police force for three and a half years.
Rush-Hour Tragedy
The shooting unfolded during rush hour, when a lone gunman opened fire inside the building, killing four people before taking his own life. Authorities identified the shooter as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, who drove to New York City from Las Vegas ahead of the assault.
A suicide note reportedly found in Tamura’s pocket expressed grievances against the NFL and cited personal struggles with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repetitive head trauma. Tamura had a history in competitive football, sources confirmed.
Multiple Casualties and Continuing Investigation
In addition to Officer Islam, an NFL employee sustained serious injuries. One victim remains in critical but stable condition. The names of the other victims have not yet been released.
Flags at the site of the attack were seen lowered Tuesday morning, as city officials, law enforcement agencies, and advocacy groups grapple with the scale of the tragedy. The NYPD has launched a full investigation, and authorities have yet to establish a definitive motive.
As tributes pour in for Islam and other victims, officials are calling for broader conversations about mental health, workplace security, and the long-term effects of athletic injuries. Mayor Adams emphasized the need for unity and remembrance, stating that “every life lost in this tragedy deserves respect, reflection, and resolve.”
