Manhattan Office Shooting Leaves 4 Dead, Including NYPD Officer and Blackstone Executive
The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, opened fire inside a Midtown skyscraper housing NFL and Blackstone offices. The attack left four dead and one critically injured.
New York — July 29, 2025 – A tragic Manhattan office shooting on Monday evening left four people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer and a top Blackstone executive, after a gunman stormed a Midtown skyscraper and opened fire before taking his own life.
Authorities identified the shooter as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man with a Las Vegas address and a reported history of mental illness. The incident unfolded inside 345 Park Avenue, a 44-story tower that houses the NFL headquarters, Blackstone, Rudin Management, and KPMG.
🔫 What Happened?
The shooting began just before 6:30 p.m., when surveillance footage showed Tamura exiting a double-parked black BMW carrying an M4-style rifle. He entered the building through the public plaza and opened fire in the lobby.
Victims included:
- Didarul Islam, 36, an off-duty NYPD officer working security.
- Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone, killed on the 33rd floor.
- A female civilian and a male security guard killed in the lobby.
- A male NFL employee was critically wounded and remains hospitalized.
Tamura then fatally shot himself after reaching the upper floors.
🧠 Who Was the Shooter?
Tamura had no significant criminal record but did have a documented mental health history. Police recovered a note from his body referencing CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) — a brain condition linked to football — and blaming the NFL for his psychological decline.
He had played high school football in California two decades ago and appeared to be targeting the NFL headquarters, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. However, officials say he mistakenly entered the wrong elevator bank.
👮 Who Was NYPD Officer Didarul Islam?
Officer Didarul Islam was a Bangladeshi immigrant, father of two, and a dedicated officer with more than three years of service. His wife is pregnant with their third child.
“He died as he lived – a hero,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Mayor Adams described him as a “true blue” hero who “loved this city.”
🏢 Where Did the Shooting Happen?
The shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue, between 51st and 52nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, near St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center. The building is home to several major firms including:
- NFL Headquarters
- Blackstone
- Rudin Management
- KPMG
- Deutsche Bank
It’s one of the city’s most prominent corporate addresses.
🧳 What Was Found in the Shooter’s Car?
Police searched Tamura’s BMW and found:
- A rifle case and extra rounds
- A loaded revolver
- Prescription medication
- A backpack containing travel items
Tamura had traveled across the country in the days before the shooting, passing through Colorado, Iowa, and New Jersey, before arriving in New York City.
🛡 Is the Area Safe Now?
After the Manhattan office shooting, a major police presence locked down the area. By early Tuesday, office workers were allowed back in to retrieve belongings. The NYPD continues to investigate and monitor the location.
This shooting marks the 254th mass shooting in the United States in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
