In Bronx, the home of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam stood heavy with grief, a makeshift memorial of flowers and candles marking the loss of a hero who gave his life protecting others. Islam, a 36-year-old father of two with a third child on the way, was among the four victims killed in a tragic shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on July 28, 2025. The incident, one of the deadliest in New York City in recent memory, claimed the lives of Julia Hyman, a young associate at Rudin Management, Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone, and Aland Etienne, a dedicated security guard. The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, took his own life after the rampage, leaving a city in mourning and investigators searching for answers.
Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate, was a rising star at Rudin Management, a prominent real estate firm that owns the 44-story tower where the shooting occurred. Hyman, who attended the prestigious Riverdale Country School in the Bronx before earning her degree in hotel administration, was working on the 33rd floor when Tamura, armed with an AR-15-style rifle, entered the building. Authorities believe Tamura intended to target the National Football League’s offices, located on a lower floor, but mistakenly took an elevator to Rudin Management’s offices. There, he fatally shot Hyman before turning the gun on himself. The Rudin family, in a heartfelt statement, expressed their devastation, describing Hyman as a cherished colleague and offering condolences to all affected by the tragedy. They praised the swift response of the NYPD, FBI, and emergency services, and announced the building’s closure as investigations continued.
Wesley LePatner, 43, was another victim whose loss reverberated through New York’s financial and cultural communities. A senior managing director at Blackstone, LePatner served as the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, overseeing billions in assets. A Yale graduate and former Goldman Sachs executive, she was a respected leader known for her brilliance and warmth. LePatner was in the building’s lobby, seeking cover behind a pillar, when she was fatally shot. Blackstone released a statement mourning her loss, calling her a beloved member of their family whose generosity and leadership left an indelible mark. LePatner, a mother of two and a trustee at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was also celebrated for her commitment to diversity and philanthropy, having served on boards for the UJA-Federation of New York and the Abraham Joshua Heschel School.
Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant who had served the NYPD for three and a half years, was working a paid security detail in the building’s lobby when Tamura opened fire. Described by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch as a hero who died protecting others, Islam was the first to be shot. His death left his pregnant wife and two young sons in a state of unimaginable loss. Mayor Eric Adams, speaking at a press conference, called Islam a “true blue New Yorker” who embodied the city’s spirit of service. The community in the Bronx, where Islam lived, gathered to honor his memory, with leaders of the local Muslim community joining in prayer and remembrance.
Aland Etienne, a security guard and member of the 32BJ SEIU union, was also killed in the lobby while attempting to take cover. His union remembered him as a dedicated professional who took his duties seriously, expressing deep sorrow for his loss. An NFL employee, whose identity has not been disclosed, was seriously injured in the attack and remains in stable condition, supported by colleagues and the league’s leadership.
The shooter, Shane Tamura, drove from Las Vegas to New York in a BMW registered in his name, carrying a rifle, ammunition, and a note expressing grievances against the NFL. Authorities revealed that Tamura, who had a documented history of mental health issues, believed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to contact sports. The note, described as rambling, suggested his actions were motivated by anger toward the NFL, though he never reached their offices. Instead, his attack unfolded in the lobby and on the 33rd floor, leaving a trail of devastation.
New York City officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Adams, condemned the violence and called for stronger measures to address gun violence. Hochul, noting the use of an assault-style rifle, urged Congress to consider a nationwide ban on such weapons. President Donald Trump, briefed on the incident, expressed condolences and confidence in law enforcement’s efforts to uncover the motive. The tragedy, occurring in a bustling commercial district near Rockefeller Center, stunned a city unaccustomed to such violence in its heart. As investigations continue, the focus remains on honoring the victims—Hyman, LePatner, Islam, and Etienne—whose lives were cut short in a senseless act that has left New York grieving.
