On the evening of July 28, 2025, a 27‑year‑old gunman named Shane Devon Tamura carried out a lethal shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan office tower at 345 Park Avenue, killing four people including an off‑duty NYPD officer working security before fatally shooting himself. Tamura appeared to have intended to attack the NFL offices in the building, but mistakenly took a different elevator bank and reached the offices of Rudin Management on the 33rd floor.
What Happened
Just before 6:30 p.m., surveillance footage captured Tamura exiting a double‑parked BMW with an M4‑style rifle before entering the high‑rise lobby . He opened fire immediately, killing NYPD Officer Didarul Islam who was working on a private security detail and two others in the lobby: security guard Aland Etienne and Wesley LePatner, a senior Blackstone executive . Tamura then rode the wrong elevator to the 33rd floor and shot Julia Hyman, a Rudin employee, before ending his own life A fifth person an NFL employee was critically injured and remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Victims Remembered
- Officer Didarul Islam, age 36, served with the NYPD’s 47th Precinct in the Bronx. He leaves behind a pregnant wife and two young sons. City officials hailed him as a hero for putting himself in harm’s way to protect others
- Security guard Aland Etienne, 46, honored by his union as a devoted protector who died in the line of duty inside the lobby
- Wesley LePatner, a Blackstone executive, Yale alumna, mother of two, and advocate for women’s leadership. Blackstone praised her warmth, intellect, and dedication
- Julia Hyman, 27, a Cornell graduate working at Rudin Management. Her family requested privacy, but colleagues described her as bright and promising
The Shooter’s Motive
Authorities recovered a three-page note from Tamura’s wallet in which he blamed the NFL for his alleged struggle with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—a brain injury linked to repetitive head trauma. He demanded:
Study my brain please. I’m sorry.
Tamura had played high school football and claimed a head injury derailed his sports ambitions. He reportedly traveled cross-country from Las Vegas, carrying a legally purchased concealed handgun and the military-style rifle used in the attack . Law enforcement found additional firearms, ammunition, prescription medications, and his permit in the vehicle . Tamura also had a documented history of mental health incidents in Nevada—at least two crisis holds before the shooting
Reactions & Aftermath
New York City officials labeled the incident a “violent, despicable attack.” Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the victims and promised a thorough investigation . Governor Kathy Hochul renewed calls for stronger federal action on assault weapons and criticized the ease with which powerful firearms can cross state lines into New York despite its strict local laws . President Donald Trump, speaking on social media,expressing sympathy for the families and the NYPD offered condolences and described Tamura as a
crazed lunatic
Why It Matters
This tragedy underscores challenges around mental health, gun access, and CTE awareness, especially tied to allegations against football institutions. It also highlighted vulnerabilities in building security and the human toll on professionals and first responders in public service roles.
