ALWAGHT- A shooting in a Manhattan high-rise left four dead, including an officer, after the gunman took his own life.
On Tuesday, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura entered the lobby of 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan armed with an M4 rifle and began shooting. He killed Officer Didarul Islam, a security guard, a woman, and another individual on the 33rd floor before taking his own life. Authorities confirmed Tamura acted alone and found multiple weapons and prescription medications in his car, but his motive remains unclear, especially since he had no known ties to the targeted real estate company.
Tamura had a documented history of mental health issues and had recently traveled across several states before arriving in New York. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted the mystery surrounding his choice of target and the lack of any clear connection to the location. The incident raised questions about the effectiveness of gun laws and security measures in preventing such attacks.
Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old NYPD officer of Bangladeshi descent and father of two, was mourned as a hero who sacrificed his life protecting others. His death deeply impacted the Bangladeshi Muslim community and drew widespread condemnation from city officials, including Mayor Eric Adams. Critics have used the tragedy to call for stronger gun control and tighter security protocols.