Srinagar, July 29: A police officer is among the four victims of a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building in New York. Officer Didarul Islam, 36, a dedicated member of the NYPD, was fatally shot by a 27-year-old gunmen.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to Islam, describing him as an immigrant from Bangladesh who deeply loved the city and lived by his faith.
“He loved this city, and everyone we spoke to described him as a man of faith, someone who lived his life guided by godly values,” Adams said during a press briefing.
The three other victims included two women and a man. The police have withheld their identities until their families are informed. Another man was severely injured in the firing and is undergoing treatment.
“He represented the very spirit of New York—not just through the uniform he wore, but through his heart, energy, and commitment to serving others. Tonight, I met his family and told them he was a hero. We honor his courage and sacrifice,” the mayor added.
The gunman, Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, died of a self-inflicted injury, said New York police. He had a “documented mental health history”, Commissioner Tisch told a press conference, adding that his motive is still being probed.
Tamura carried an AR-style rifle into the 345 Park Avenue skyscraper in crowded Midtown Manhattan at around 6:40 pm (local time), a few blocks from the Rockefeller Centre and the Museum of Modern Art. He first exchanged fire with an officer in the building’s lobby and went to the 32nd or 33rd floor. later, the police confirmed Islam’s death.
