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NYC medical examiner conducts autopsies, determines cause of death for victims, shooter
The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the manner of death for all four people who were fatally shot in the Manhattan high rise was homicide.
The bodies of fallen NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, Aland Etienne, Wesley LePatner and a Rudin employee, as well as the shooter, Shane Tamura, were examined Tuesday.
Islam died from a gunshot wound to the torso and left upper extremity, while the other three victims died from gunshot wounds to the torso, the medical examiner said.
Tamura also died from a gunshot wound to the torso and his manner of death was ruled a suicide.
The medical examiner said a study of the brain, known as neuropathology, is part of the complete autopsy procedure. But it was unclear if Tamura's brain will be tested for Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated trauma to the head, specifically.
New York Mayor Eric Adams previously said that Tamura alluded to having CTE and a grievance against the NFL, which has its headquarters in the building where the shooting took place.
A police official previously official told Fox News Digital the three-page note found in the gunman's wallet made references to CTE and expressed anger towards the NFL over the degenerative brain disease.
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Fund will provide $50K to widow of slain NYPD officer, annual 11K stipend for life
The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund said it will provide the widow of slain NYPD Officer Didarul Islam with $50,000, as well as an annual stipend of $11,000 for life.
“We believe that the greatest way to honor our fallen heroes is to help the people they loved the most – their families, the organization said in a statement. “We will never forget Officer Islam’s selfless sacrifice and we pledge our support to his beloved family.”
Islam, 36, left behind two young children and a wife who is pregnant with their third child when he was shot and killed Monday.
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NFL tells New York City employees to work from home after shooting
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has informed all New York City-based employees to work remotely for the rest of the week following the deadly shooting in the massive office building where the league's headquarters are based.
Fox News Digital obtained the NFL's "Message from the Commissioner," which stated the league’s plans to have all New York employees working remotely for the time being.
"For those of you based in our New York office, please plan to work remotely at least through the end of next week (August 8)," the memo read. "The office will remain closed during this time, and we ask that you do not attempt to enter the building until we confirm that it is ready for us to return."
Gooddell said an NFL employee was “seriously injured” but was listed in stable condition at a local hospital.
Fox News Digital's Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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Flags lowered at Park Avenue tower where 4 people were killed
Flags outside the Manhattan high rise where four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, were killed were seen lowered Tuesday.
An American flag was spotted flying at half-staff outside the building at 345 Park Avenue. People were seen entering the building from a side entrance. The front entrance was boarded up.
The building houses some of the country's top corporations, including the Blackstone investment group and the NFL.
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Union for slain security officer remembers him as a ‘New York hero’
The union that counted a slain security officer who was gunned down at a Manhattan office building as one of its members remembered him Monday as a “New York hero.”
Manny Pastreich, the president of 32BJ SEIU, said the union extends its condolences to the loved ones of Aland Etienne, whom he described as “a dedicated security officer who took his job duties extremely seriously.”
“This tragedy speaks to the sacrifice of security officers who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers and our buildings safe," Pastreich said. “Every time a security officer puts on their uniform, they put their lives on the line. Their contributions to our city are essential, though often unappreciated. Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such.”
“We have been in touch with Aland Etienne’s family and are working with building management and the NYPD to support their investigation," he added. "We are ensuring our members in the building receive the free union counseling and support services they deserve and need to manage this unspeakable loss."
The union represents around 185,000 workers who are employed primarily as doormen, building engineers, cleaners, security officers and food service workers, according to its website.
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NYC shooter worked security job at Las Vegas casino, wrote 'study my brain' in suicide note
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed that NYC high rise shooter Shane Tamura worked an overnight security job at a Las Vegas casino before he carried out the attack.
Tisch said Tamura didn't show up for work at the Horseshoe Las Vegas on Sunday.
Tisch said Tamura had a suicide note on him in which he claimed he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma, possibly from playing high school football. He was angry at the NFL and that may have been his target. He also mentioned a Frontline documentary on CTE and several NFL players that suffered from the disease.
Tisch said Tamura wrote “study my brain. I’m sorry” in his suicide note.
She said he used an AR-15–style rifle he assembled himself. An associate of Tamura's helped him buy parts for the gun, Tisch said. Police have located that associate and are questioning him.
Detectives are traveling to Las Vegas where they will search Tamura’s home and visit the gun store where he legally purchased a revolver on June 12, using a Nevada concealed carry permit, Tisch said.
Tisch said police are also searching his car and the two phones he left at the scene.
“Last night, in an act of senseless violence, we lost a brother, a friend, and an NYPD hero,” Tisch said of NYPD officer Didarul Islam. “He knew that risk. He embraced it.”
Islam was one of four people killed in the attack.
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High school football coach describes Shane Tamura as a 'quiet hard worker'
NYC high rise shooter Shane Tamura's former high school coach described him as a "quiet hard worker."
Walter Roby was Tamura's coach when he played for Granada Hills Charter High School in California his senior year.
Roby spoke to Fox 11 about Tamura, saying he was "one of my top offensive players at the time.""
"Shane was very quiet. He was a quiet, hard worker. He was coachable. So whatever we asked him to do, he was doing it. He led by, you know, his actions on the field," Roby told the outlet.
Roby also questioned if he could have helped Tamura.
"Could I have done more? Could I help the kid? Could I have reached out to him or could you reach out to me?" he questioned. "It's just a lot of things I'm trying to process right now."
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WATCH LIVE: Dignified transfer of body of NYPD officer killed in high-rise attack
Officer Didarul Islam was one of four people killed when a gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday evening.
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Associate of NYC high rise shooter helped him buy parts for gun, Eric Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams provided new investigative details regarding the firearms used in the Midtown Manhattan mass shooting.
"We have discovered through our investigation… that the weapon that was used was purchased by an associate of the perpetrator,” Adams said during an interview on Fox News’ “The Story.”
“And he also purchased the firearm that was found in the car, by using a carry permit that he received in Nevada,” Adams continued.
Adams said two teams of detectives are going to Las Vegas to identify and question the associate.
Adams said a search warrant will also be conducted on his home.
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Security guard Aland Etienne identified as NYC shooting victim
Aland Etienne was identified as one of the four victims of the New York City office building shooting.
The Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ, described Etienne as “a dedicated security officer who took his job duties extremely seriously.”
“We are devastated to hear the reports of the shooting at 345 Park Avenue. We extend our deep condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones tonight, including that of our own 32BJ SEIU security member Aland Etienne," the union’s president Manny Pastreich said in a statement.
“We have been in touch with Aland Etienne’s family and are working with building management and the NYPD to support their investigation. We are ensuring our members in the building receive the free union counseling and support services they deserve and need to manage this unspeakable loss,” he added.
“This tragedy speaks to the sacrifice of security officers who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers and our buildings safe,” Pastreich also said. “Every time a security officer puts on their uniform, they put their lives on the line. Their contributions to our city are essential, though often unappreciated. Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such.”
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Trump declines to say if he's spoken to families of Manhattan shooting tragedy
President Donald Trump declined to say if he'd spoken to the families of the people killed in the tragic Manhattan shooting while speaking to reporters on Tuesday.
When asked whether he had spoken with NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Trump answered succinctly:
“I have, yeah.”
No further detail was offered on the content or outcome of the conversation.
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In the wake of Manhattan mass shooting, NYC lawmaker urges New Yorkers to remain 'vigilant'
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., is warning New Yorkers to remain alert to their surroundings after a deadly mass shooting in the heart of Manhattan on Monday.
The lone Republican representing New York City in the House of Representatives cautioned that little is still known about what led to the incident, which she said appeared to be "isolated."
But she said it was another example of the dangers in today's world.
"It didn't seem like it was a random attack. It seemed he had a motive to go to that particular building. But everyone has to stay vigilant. I mean, we know in a post-9/11 world we always need to remain vigilant, keep our eyes open and report things that feel suspicious," Malliotakis said.
She said it was a "concerning" situation, noting the man was captured on camera armed with an assault rifle walking into the Park Avenue building, where he soon opened fire.
"My heart breaks for the wife and the children of this police officer, and all the families that lost loved ones yesterday. Because people, you know, leave their house, they go to work, they go about their usual routine and they don't come home," Malliotakis said.
"And that's obviously shocking, and it's heartbreaking, but it's also a reminder of how fragile life is and how we need to remain vigilant as a community and a country. Anything can happen at any time."
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Las Vegas police providing ‘investigative support’ to NYPD in wake of shooting
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Tuesday that it is providing “investigative support” to the NYPD “following the incident that occurred yesterday in Manhattan, NY.”
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of four lives, including Police Officer Didarul Islam. Our thoughts are with their families, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,” it wrote in a post on X.
The four people killed in the shooting were identified as Islam, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, security guard Aland Etienne and Julia Hyman, an associate at Rudin Management.
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Medical examiner to study gunman's brain as part of standard autopsy
The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office told Fox News that it’s investigating the death of gunman Shane Tamura and will study his brain as part of the standard autopsy procedure.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but Tamura reportedly had a grievance with the NFL, blaming the sport of football for apparent issues with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a side effect from repeated hits to the head.
The office said it will share the cause and manner of death determination for Tamura when available.
The 27-year-old turned the gun on himself last night after killing four people inside an office building in Manhattan that is home to companies including the NFL.
Fox News’ Tamara Gitt and Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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Schumer reveals he once worked in Park Ave. building as an intern
Sen. Chuck Schumer revealed Tuesday on the Senate floor that he once worked at 345 Park Avenue, the site of the shooting Monday in New York City.
“Yesterday, my city -- the greatest city on earth -- was shattered when a gunman took the lives of four innocent New Yorkers in cold blood, just four blocks from my office in Midtown Manhattan,” Schumer said. “I actually worked in the building where the shooting took place for one summer as a summer associate at a law firm.”
Schumer said he “walked that stretch of Park Avenue a thousand times” and described it as “one of the busiest, safest, most iconic parts of Manhattan.”
“I want to thank the first responders who ran toward the gunfire -- all of the cops, EMTs, firefighters that got there fast and prevented even more bloodshed. They're heroes, every one of them,” he added.
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Rudin Management employee Julia Hyman identified as shooting victim
Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate who worked for Rudin Management, was identified as another one of the victims of the New York City shooting, sources told the New York Post.
Hyman was an associate with the real estate company, according to a LinkedIn profile purportedly belonging to her.
“The Rudin family and everyone at our company are devastated by yesterday's senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured and lost last night, including our cherished Rudin colleague, a brave New York City police officer, a beloved lobby security guard and an employee at a tenant firm," the Rudin family said in a statement.
"We are grateful to the NYPD, FBI, EMS and multiple other emergency responders for their swift and courageous action. We also thank the Mayor and Police Commissioner for their leadership. The building will remain closed today as the authorities continue their investigations," they added. "As New Yorkers, we stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of this hatred, we grieve with the families and loved ones of those lost, and we pray for the full recovery of those injured.”
Earlier this morning, financial firm Blackstone identified Wesley LePatner as an executive who was killed in the attack.
LePatner, a senior managing director, was Blackstone’s Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and the Chief Executive Officer of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust.
The shooting left NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and one other person dead.
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Makeshift memorial appears at NYC building where shooting unfolded
A makeshift memorial is forming Tuesday outside 345 Park Avenue, the site of the shooting in New York City that left four people dead.
Images taken at the scene showed bystanders leaving flowers.
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NFL's Roger Goodell praises NYPD officer who was killed in NYC shooting
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised NYPD Officer Didarul Islam in a memo to employees who were at the building where a crazed gunman killed four and injured others in a shooting.
Goodell said in the memo, obtained by Fox News Digital, that one NFL employee was "seriously injured" but in stable condition. He mentioned Islam and thanked him for sacrificing his life to save others.
"We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded to this threat quickly and decisively and to Officer Islam, who gave his life to protect others," the memo read.
The 36-year-old had been on the force for four years before he was gunned down Monday evening. He was a married father to two young boys, and his wife is pregnant with their third child, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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NFLPA reacts to 'tragic' shooting at office building of league's headquarters: 'Sincere condolences'
The National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA) released a statement early Tuesday morning regarding the New York City shooting that killed four people in the office building of the league's headquarters.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred yesterday in New York City. 345 Park Avenue is a part of our football family, and we at the NFLPA extend our sincere condolences and support to the people who work in this building and to the families of those who lost their lives," the NFLPA said.
"We also want to express our deep gratitude to the law enforcement and emergency personnel who responded to those impacted."
Mayor Eric Adams said in a news briefing on Tuesday that it is believed that the shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, was targeting the league - it is not known if specific people were intended targets.
Adams said the shooter was trying to get to NFL HQ but took the wrong elevator bank. Adams added that the gunman alluded to having suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and that he had a grievance against the NFL in a "suicide note." Tamura was a high school football player at Granada Hills Charter in Granada Hills, California.
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Video captures dignified transfer of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam
A video has captured the dignified transfer of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam, one of the victims in Monday's shooting.
In the footage, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch are seen paying their respects alongside dozens of other members of law enforcement.
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NY Gov. Hochul calls for national 'assault weapons' ban following NYC shooting
The Democrat governor of New York is calling for a “national assault weapons ban” following the shooting in New York City last night.
“The killer used an AR-15–style assault rifle. The same weapon of war used in mass shootings across America,” Kathy Hochul said in a statement Tuesday. “New York has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation. We banned assault weapons. We strengthened our Red Flag Law. We closed dangerous loopholes. But our laws only go so far when an AR-15 can be obtained in a state with weak gun laws and brought into New York to commit mass murder.
“The time to act is now. The American people are tired of thoughts and prayers,” she added. “They deserve action. Congress must summon the courage to stand up to the gun lobby and finally pass a national assault weapons ban before more innocent lives are stolen.”
Hochul also called the shooting a “horrific act of violence” and said her heart is with the loved ones of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam, “his NYPD family and every victim of this tragedy.”
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NYC gunman may have been targeting NFL office but took wrong elevator, mayor says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed Tuesday that gunman Shane Tamura appeared to take the wrong elevator bank inside 345 Park Avenue Monday when he carried out his attack.
Adams, speaking to Fox 5 New York, said "it appears as though he was going after the employees at the NFL."
The mayor said there were two elevator banks inside the building and Tamura “appeared to have gone to the wrong bank and he ended up on the floor of Rudin Management.
“And you see on the video that he discharged the weapon several times and we must commend Rudin Management for the safety precautions that they have put in place, even a safe bathroom where you can lock it down with a bulletproof door. Some of the staffers used that,” Adams continued.
“It’s unfortunate that during these days and times, active shooter drills are taking place all across the country and Rudin Management did their job of clearly having those active shooter drills and the staffers who were in the building were able to utilize some of the safe rooms and I believe it played a great role in saving lives of some of the staffers,” Adams added.
“It was after 6 p.m. and so many people were no longer in the office, but he appeared to have gone to the wrong floor and due to the wrong elevator bank where you can see on the front desk, which elevator bank was the NFL. But he did not go to that bank,” Adams also said.
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Trump briefed on NYC shooting, calls it a ‘senseless act of violence’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has been “briefed on the tragic shooting that took place in Manhattan, a place that I know and love.
“I trust our Law Enforcement Agencies to get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence,” he wrote in a post on Truth Social. “My heart is with the families of the four people who were killed, including the NYPD Officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless the New York Police Department, and God Bless New York!”
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Blackstone identifies Wesley LePatner as executive killed in NYC shooting
Financial firm Blackstone identified Wesley LePatner as the executive who was killed in Monday night’s shooting in New York City.
LePatner, a senior managing director, was Blackstone’s Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and the Chief Executive Officer of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust.
“We are heartbroken to share that our colleague, Wesley LePatner, was among those who lost their lives in the tragic incident at 345 Park Avenue. Words cannot express the devastation we feel,” the company said in a statement.
“Wesley was a beloved member of the Blackstone family and will be sorely missed. She was brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond. She embodied the best of Blackstone. Our prayers are with her husband, children and family,” it added. “We are also saddened by the loss of the other innocent victims as well, including brave security personnel and NYPD.”
Blackstone said prior to LePatner joining their company, she “spent over a decade at Goldman Sachs, most recently as a Managing Director in the Real Estate Investment Group within the Asset Management Division.
“She also worked in Goldman Sachs’ Real Estate Principal Investment Area and Real Estate Investment Banking Group, where she began her career,” reads a bio of LePatner on Blackstone’s website.
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Flags lowered to half-staff across NYC in tribute to slain officer, victims of shooting
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that “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 in Midtown Manhattan at 345 Park Avenue yesterday, I’ve ordered all flags on all city buildings and stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs to be lowered to half-staff until further notice.”
“Officer Didarul Islam died as he lived, a hero and protector of New York City. We will never forget you,” Adams wrote in another post on X.
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NYC gunman had grievances against NFL, football: report
The gunman who stormed a high-rise building in the heart of New York City on Monday evening reportedly had a grievance with the NFL.
Shane Tamura, who was identified as the man who killed multiple people including an NYPD officer in the rampage at 345 Park Ave in Midtown Manhattan, cited the NFL in a note left near his body on 33rd floor of the building after he died by suicide, the New York Post reported
The 27-year-old Nevada resident blamed the sport of football for apparent issues with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a side effect from repeated hits to the head, the outlet reported, citing law enforcement sources.
Fox News Digital reached out to the NYPD and the NFL for comment.
Tamura was a high school football player at Granada Hills Charter in Granada Hills, California, which is about 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
The NFL’s headquarters were located in the same building where Tamura had killed five people and left several others injured. The league’s officers are on the fifth floor..
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Blackstone tells staff 'beloved' employee died in NYC shooting
Financial firm Blackstone said it has lost “one of our most beloved colleagues” in the shooting at an office building in New York City Monday night.
“As everyone knows, an active shooter entered 345 Park this evening, which resulted in multiple deaths including taking his own life,” the company said in an internal memo to staff, which was obtained by Fox News Digital.
“We know we lost one of our most beloved colleagues, whose identity we are withholding for now out of respect for the family,” it added.
Three other people were killed – including a New York City Police Department Officer – during the attack.
The building targeted by shooter Shane Tamura is home to Blackstone and is the headquarters for the NFL.
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NYPD says slain officer ‘represented the very best of our department’
The New York City Police Department said slain officer Didarul Islam “represented the very best of our department.”
“He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today,” it added in a post on X. “We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy.”
The 36-year-old had been on the force for four years before he was gunned down Monday evening. He was a married father to two young boys and his wife is pregnant with their third child, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh who was assigned to the NYPD's 47th Precinct in the Bronx, was one of two uniformed officers in the Park Avenue high-rise when the shooting occurred.
Both of the officers were working there as part of the paid detail program, which allows companies to hire uniformed officers as extra security, Tisch said.
Fox News’ Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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NY Dem points finger at GOP opposition to gun control after deadly shooting
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., swiftly pointed the finger at Republicans' opposition to gun control in the wake of the deadly shooting in New York City.
"He drove from Las Vegas to New York with an AR-15, which cannot be purchased in New York. He walked into an office building and started spraying the lobby with that AR-15, killing the police officer whose handgun was no match for the AR-15. This isn’t about New York. This is about Republicans persistently blocking common sense gun safety reform, including an assault weapons ban, that a super majority of Americans support," Goldman declared in a post on X.
Goldman made the remarks when responding to comments by Trump-backed Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy.
"Another brave police officer murdered in cold blood in New York tonight. This isn’t just tragedy, it’s the cost of weak leadership and anti-cop policies. No more coddling criminals. No more “defund the police.” Time to crush the spread of crime & make American cities safe again," Ramaswamy wrote.
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Police spotted outside Shane Tamura's gated community after deadly shooting spree in New York
Photos taken by Fox News Digital show officers outside of the gated community believed to be the residence of lone gunman Shane Tamura in Las Vegas on Monday evening.
Tamura can be seen on surveillance video exiting a BMW and carrying a rifle as he enters the Park Avenue skyscraper that is home to Blackstone and the NFL headquarters.
Upon entering the building, he opens fire on an NYPD officer and a woman as they attempt to take cover before “spraying” the lobby with gunfire.
He then makes his way to the elevator where he allows a woman to go free before taking a ride to the 33rd floor where he shoots additional victims and then finally takes his own life.
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NYPD officers honor fallen colleague in solemn dignified transfer ceremony at hospital
Officers of the NYPD gathered at Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan early Tuesday morning to pay their respects as part of a dignified transfer for the remains of Officer Didarul Islam.
The officers were joined by relatives and friends to honor the service of the officer, who was gunned down in cold blood while serving with the NYPD.
Islam, 36, served on the force for three-and-a-half-years and leaves behind his pregnant wife and two children.
At the time of the shooting Islam was providing security at the Park Avenue skyscraper that was home to Blackstone and the NFL headquarters.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams also took part, praising Islam as a hero who died protecting fellow New Yorkers.
“He was saving lives. He was protecting New Yorkers,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a news conference at the Manhattan hospital where he was pronounced dead. “He embodies what this city is all about. He’s a true blue New Yorker, not only in a uniform he wore.”
The shooter’s motive remains unclear and the NYPD are working alongside the FBI to investigate the incident.
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NFL employee 'seriously injured' in deadly mass shooting at league's NYC headquarters
An employee of the NFL was reportedly "seriously injured" in the mass shooting that occurred at 345 Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan, home to the headquarters for the league.
The office building, which sits on 52nd Street and Park Avenue, was the site of a tragic mass shooting that left five dead, including one police officer, when a gunman unleashed fire inside before taking his own life.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a message, obtained by Fox News Digital, to all league employees announcing the traumatic event.
Read the full report by Fox News Digital’s Scott Thompson here.
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Mayor Adams pays solemn respects to slain NYPD officer killed in horrific mass shooting
New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared a video on X early Tuesday morning as he was en route to the hospital to conduct a dignified transfer of officer Didarul Islam.
In the video, Adams expressed condolences and honored Officer Islam’s ultimate sacrifice.
“I’m on the way to the dignified transfer of fallen police officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in tonight’s senseless mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He put his life on the line for all of us and died a hero. He and his family are in my prayers tonight, and I’m praying for the families of the three other innocent people killed tonight, as well as the fifth victim still fighting for their life,” the post read.
Islam lost his life after a lone gunman walked into a midtown Manhattan office building Monday afternoon and opened fire, killing four – including an NYPD officer – before taking his own life.
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Police say midtown shooter acted alone, no ongoing public threat
Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch confirmed in a press conference late Monday that there is no longer an active threat to the public. NYPD believe that the now deceased gunman acted alone.
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NYC shooting: What to know about Shane Tamura, gunman who killed 4 including NYPD cop in Midtown Man
A lone gunman walked into a midtown Manhattan office building Monday afternoon and opened fire, killing four people – including an NYPD officer – before turning the gun on himself.
Speaking at a press conference later Monday, NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the shooter as Shane Temura, a 27-year-old Las Vegas resident with a history of mental health issues.
Tisch said Tamura had driven across state lines, with his vehicle having been seen as recently as 4:24 p.m. Monday in Columbia, New Jersey, not long before he unleashed a barrage of gunfire.
Read the full report by Fox News Digital’s Bradford Betz here.
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NYC gunman began firing in building lobby, police say
Security video shows the gunman who killed multiple people at an office building in midtown Manhattan entering the lobby and immediately opening fire and striking several people, including a police officer, authorities said Monday.
He then shot a security guard taking cover behind a desk with an M4 assault rifle, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
The gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, then waited for an elevator and allowed a woman to exit unharmed before going to the 33rd floor.
He then shot and killed another person before shooting himself, police said.
Tamura, who was licensed to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Nevada, killed four people and wounded another.
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Accounting firm with offices in building of deadly NYC shooting calls rampage a ‘horrific act’
A multinational accounting firm with offices in the midtown Manhattan building where a gunman killed four people issued a statement hours after the deadly rampage.
“Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific act and their families,” a statement from KPMG said. "We are incredibly grateful for the bravery of building security and law enforcement."
The company has offices in the 44-story Park Avenue office building. New York City is home to the first KPMG office in the United States.
The London-based company provides accounting services some of the country’s largest and most prominent businesses, according to its website.
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NYPD officer killed in midtown Manhattan shooting immigrated from Bangladesh, had a pregnant wife
The slain New York City police officer was who killed by a gunman in a Manhattan office building immigrated to the U.S. from Bangladesh and left behind a pregnant wife, authorities said.
Didarul Islam, 36, had been on the force for four years before he was gunned down Monday evening. He was a married father to two young boys and his wife is pregnant with their third child, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh who was assigned to the NYPD's 47th Precinct in the Bronx, was one of two uniformed officers in the Park Avenue high-rise when the shooting occurred.
"He put himself in harms way," Tisch said. "He made the ultimate sacrifice."
"He died as he lived: a hero," she added.
Both of the officers were working there as part of the paid detail program, which allows companies to hire uniformed officers as extra security, Tisch said.
New York Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD officer, said he met with Islam's family.
"This was his dad's only son," he said. "It is unimaginable to experience a loss of this magnitude."
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NYC office building shooting suspect traveled cross-country from Las Vegas
Shane Tamura, the suspected gunman who killed five people, including an NYPD officer, inside a midtown Manhattan office building, drove across the country to New York City from Las Vegas, authorities said Monday.
Tamura traveled through Colorado on July 26, and through Nebraska and Iowa the next day, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a Monday night news conference.
Tamura's vehicle was then seen in Columbia, New Jersey as recently as 4:24 p.m. Monday, not long before he would unleash a barrage of gunfire in New York, police said.
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Mamdani's past 'defund the police' stance resurfaces after deadly Manhattan shooting
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mandani is facing renewed scrutiny for his past stances on policing in the wake of an office building mass shooting in midtown Manhattan that left four civilians dead as well as a police officer.
The shooter was neutralized as more information is being learned about the alleged gunman, Shane Tamura of Las Vegas.
"I’m heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting in Midtown and I am holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts. Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground," Mamdani posted to X on Monday night.
In the replies, people quickly shared images of a June 8, 2020, post where Mamdani said "No, we want to defund the police" and a Nov. 5, 2020, post where he said "Queer liberation means defund the police."
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NYC shooter identified as Nevada man
The shooter who killed five people in a midtown Manhattan office building on Monday was identified as Shane Tamura.
Tamura, who was killed at the scene of the 44-story high-rise building, was a resident of Nevada, sources told The Associated Press.
Law enforcement officials located identification on Tamura’s body, including a concealed carry permit from Las Vegas, the people said.
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Desperate office workers stack furniture as armed gunman stalks Manhattan high-rise building
Employees working on the 33rd floor of the Blackstone building in midtown Manhattan barricaded themselves inside their office as a gunman opened fire inside.
Pictures from inside the office show couches stacked up at the entryway in an effort to prevent anyone from entering.
In another picture, employees were seen adding even more pieces of furniture to the stack.
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The gunman was armed with a rifle and first opened fire in the lobby of the building on 52nd Street and Park Avenue.
He later went to another floor, where he shot multiple people, before heading to the 33rd floor and shooting himself.
Ultimately, five people were killed, not including the shooter. Among those killed was an NYPD officer.
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Four killed, including NYPD cop, in deadly midtown Manhattan office building shooting
Four people were killed, including an off-duty police officer working security, after a gunman opened fire inside the Midtown Manhattan office building.
The gunman was "neutralized" at the scene, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
A motive for the shooting has not been disclosed and the connection between the unidentified shooter and the victims was not clear Monday night.
A presser is excepted at 10 p.m. ET.
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