In a shocking episode of urban gun violence, five individuals—including a New York Police Department (NYPD) officer and the suspected gunman—lost their lives during a mass shooting that unfolded Monday evening at a high-rise office tower on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The 345 Park Avenue building, which houses major institutions such as Blackstone, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, and the National Football League (NFL) headquarters, was the site of the tragedy.
According to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the incident occurred around 6:00 PM local time and remains under active investigation. Preliminary details revealed by Tisch during a late-night press briefing indicate that surveillance footage captured a man exiting a double-parked black BMW on Park Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets. The individual, armed with an M4 rifle, proceeded directly into the lobby where he opened fire on an NYPD officer without provocation.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, a resident of Las Vegas, fatally shot two more individuals—a female civilian and a building security guard—on the ground floor before ascending to the 33rd floor, where he killed another male victim. A fifth individual remains hospitalized with gunshot injuries. The gunman’s motive remains unclear as law enforcement agencies continue to piece together the circumstances behind the attack.
Among the deceased was Officer Didarul Islam, 36, a devoted father of two with a third child on the way. Commissioner Tisch and New York City Mayor Eric Adams paid emotional tribute to Islam, who emigrated from Bangladesh and served with distinction in the NYPD. “He died protecting New Yorkers. He died saving lives,” said Mayor Adams, lamenting the senselessness of the attack and the continued toll of gun violence in the city.
As investigations continue, city officials have urged calm and resilience, with Mayor Adams promising a thorough inquiry and justice for the victims. The incident underscores once again the urgent need for stronger gun control measures in urban America, where public safety remains under threat from increasingly frequent acts of mass violence.
