A tragic shooting took place on the evening of July 28, 2025, at a high-rise office building located at 345 Park Avenue, near E 52nd Street in Manhattan, New York. The attack resulted in the deaths of a NYPD officer, three civilians, and the shooter, who took his own life.
Timeline of the Incident
According to NYPD and local reports:
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Around 6:30 PM, multiple 911 calls reported an armed individual inside the building.
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Surveillance footage shows the suspect exiting a BMW parked on Park Avenue, carrying what appeared to be an M4/AR-15 style rifle. He entered the lobby and immediately shot a nearby NYPD officer.
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He then fatally shot a woman hiding behind a pillar, continued to the reception area, and killed a security guard hiding behind the desk.
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The shooter proceeded to the 33rd floor, where he killed another person before turning the weapon on himself.
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The Suspect: Shane Devon Tamura
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The suspect was identified as Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. He had a background in youth football and a known history of mental health issues.
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Tamura legally owned firearms and previously held a Nevada concealed carry permit, along with an expired private investigator license.
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Authorities discovered prescription medication and documents in his vehicle, but no clear motive has been confirmed.
Victims of the Shooting
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The fallen officer was Didarul Islam, 36 years old, an NYPD officer who had served for over three years. Originally from Bangladesh, he leaves behind two sons and a pregnant wife expecting their third child.
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In addition to Islam, three civilians were killed. Another individual remains in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
The Office Tower
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345 Park Avenue houses several prominent companies, including Blackstone, the NFL, KPMG, and a Bank of America branch.
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Emergency response teams, including NYPD, FDNY, and FBI, quickly locked down the area and evacuated surrounding buildings.
