NYPD Officer Among Four Killed in Midtown Rampage/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A gunman opened fire in a Manhattan office skyscraper Monday, killing four, including a police officer, before dying by suicide. Authorities say Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas man with a mental health history, targeted the tower housing NFL and Blackstone offices. The motive remains unknown, as investigations continue.
Manhattan Office Tower Shooting: Quick Looks
- Shooter identified as Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, with a mental health history.
- Four killed, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, one critically injured.
- Incident occurred at 345 Park Avenue, home to NFL, KPMG, Blackstone, and Rudin Management.
- Tamura arrived in a BMW with an M4 rifle, opened fire in the lobby.
- Gunman took elevator to 33rd floor, killed a fifth victim, then died by suicide.
- Islam, 36, was an immigrant from Bangladesh and father of two, with a third child on the way.
- Witnesses described rapid gunfire, shattered glass, and panic in midtown Manhattan.
- Officers found ammunition, revolver, and medications in Tamura’s vehicle.
- No clear motive or link to building tenants has been established.
- The attack occurred in the same area as a CEO’s murder last December.
Deep Look: Midtown NYC Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Including Police Officer
NEW YORK (AP) — A horrifying shooting unfolded in Midtown Manhattan Monday evening as a gunman entered a high-rise office building and opened fire, killing four people, including a New York City police officer, and wounding a fifth before fatally shooting himself, officials confirmed.
The shooter, Shane Tamura, 42, of Las Vegas, arrived at the tower—located at 345 Park Avenue—just before 6:30 p.m. Surveillance footage captured Tamura exiting a double-parked BMW, carrying an M4-style rifle, and striding across the building’s plaza before launching a deadly rampage in the lobby.
According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Tamura had a documented history of mental illness, and investigators are still trying to determine why he targeted the specific location, which houses high-profile tenants such as the NFL headquarters, Blackstone, KPMG, and Rudin Management.
A Calculated Attack in Midtown
The shooter began by firing into the lobby, instantly killing Officer Didarul Islam, 36, who was stationed at the building as part of a private security detail. He then shot a woman attempting to flee and two other individuals, including a security desk guard.
After the initial attack, Tamura entered the elevator, ascended to the 33rd floor, and killed a Rudin Management employee before turning the gun on himself, Tisch said. Officers later recovered a rifle case, a revolver, multiple magazines, and prescription medications from Tamura’s vehicle.
“He made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Tisch of Officer Islam, who had been with the NYPD for three and a half years. “He died as he lived—a hero.”
Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant, leaves behind two young sons, and his wife is pregnant with their third child.
Witnesses Describe Chaos and Fear
In the aftermath, bystanders and employees described scenes of terror and confusion.
“It started with two shots, then it was just rapid fire,” said Nekeisha Lewis, who was dining with friends near the plaza.
Another witness, Jessica Chen, said she was attending a presentation on the building’s second floor when she heard the shots.
“We barricaded the conference room with tables,” she told ABC News. “I texted my parents that I loved them.”
Footage showed crowds evacuating with their hands raised, and nearby streets were cordoned off for hours as authorities secured the building and began their investigation.
Cross-Country Drive Raises Questions
Tisch noted that Tamura’s car had been tracked across the U.S., passing through Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, and New Jersey in the days leading up to the attack. By 4:24 p.m. Monday, it had reached Columbia, NJ, and shortly after, entered New York City.
The building’s ownership, Rudin Management, one of NYC’s most prominent real estate families, has had no known ties to Tamura. No connections between the shooter and any tenant companies have yet been established.
Authorities say there were no immediate signs of ideological motives or prior threats, but forensic teams are examining Tamura’s background, digital footprint, and travel records.
A City Still on Edge
This shooting comes months after the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed outside a nearby hotel. That crime, which prosecutors linked to anti-corporate sentiment, left New York’s business community on heightened alert.
While the city remains on pace for its lowest homicide rate in decades, the targeting of corporate buildings has reignited security concerns in Manhattan’s financial core.
Mayor Eric Adams called the shooting “a devastating tragedy” and praised first responders.
“We are unraveling the events, but what we do know is that brave men and women put themselves in danger to protect others,” Adams said.
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