NEW YORK (AP) — A man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New York City office tower Monday, including an off-duty New York City police officer, and wounded a fifth before taking his own life, officials said.
New York City Police Officer Didarul Islam, 36, a Bangladeshi immigrant and father of two, tragically died in Monday's office tower shooting. He served the NYPD for 3.5 years, giving his life protecting others. His wife is expecting their third child
NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old hero, tragically died protecting others during a shooting at a NYC office building. Married with two young sons and expecting a third child, his selfless actions will be remembered. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hailed him as a hero, while the investigation into the gunman's motive continues
Las Vegas man, Shane Tamura, identified as the gunman in a deadly New York City office tower shooting that killed four, including an NYPD officer, and wounded another. Tamura, with a documented mental health history, died by suicide. The motive remains under investigation
New York City shooting: Police investigate motive behind Midtown office tower attack that killed four, including an NYPD officer. Authorities are working to determine why the gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, targeted the specific location
NYC Office Tower Shooting: Four Dead, One Critically Injured; Gunman Dead
Following a mass shooting at a New York City office building, four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, tragically lost their lives. A fifth victim remains in critical condition. The gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, took his own life after the attack. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the severity of the situation and ongoing investigation into the motive
Adams said officials are still “unraveling” what took place. “Five innocent people were shot” along with the perpetrator, he said.
NYC Shooting: Gunman Kills Four, Including NYPD Officer, in Office Tower Rampage. Surveillance footage reveals the assailant, armed with an M4 rifle, exiting a double-parked BMW before opening fire in the building's lobby. The attack, which left four dead and one critically injured, included the shooting of an off-duty NYPD officer and multiple bystanders. The gunman then proceeded to the 33rd floor before taking his own life
Manhattan Office Tower Shooting: Gunman Kills Four, Including NYPD Officer, Before Suicide. A gunman armed with an M4 rifle opened fire in a New York City office building, killing four people—including an off-duty NYPD officer—and critically wounding another before taking his own life. The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, engaged in a deadly rampage, firing upon victims in the lobby and near the elevator bank, before proceeding to the 33rd floor. Police are investigating the motive behind this tragic mass shooting
New York City Office Shooting: Gunman Kills Four, Including NYPD Officer, Before Suicide. A gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, opened fire in a Manhattan office tower, killing four people—including an off-duty NYPD officer—and critically injuring another before taking his own life on the 33rd floor. The shooting occurred at a real estate management company. Police are investigating the motive
Officers found a rifle case, a revolver, magazines and ammunition in his car, Tisch said.
Four dead, including an NYPD officer, after a gunman opened fire in a Park Avenue office building Monday evening. The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, killed three others and wounded one before taking his own life. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in a building housing major financial firms and the NFL. Police are investigating the motive
Eyewitness Jessica Chen recounted to ABC News hearing rapid gunfire from the first floor while attending a presentation on the second floor of the New York City office building where a mass shooting occurred
Seeking safety, several individuals barricaded themselves inside a conference room, using tables to secure the door against the active shooter
Witness recounts terrifying NYC office shooting, texting loved ones amid deadly rampage. Four dead, including NYPD officer, in Midtown Manhattan attack. Gunman's motive unknown
New York City Office Building Shooting: Eyewitness footage shows panicked evacuation of Blackstone and Irish Consulate building following deadly attack. Four dead, including NYPD officer, after gunman opened fire
NYPD Commissioner Tisch confirmed two officers were on paid security detail within the building during the shooting, part of a program allowing companies to hire uniformed NYPD officers for private security
Nearby office workers witnessed chaos unfolding near a corner restaurant: a loud noise, fleeing crowds, and the aftermath of a tragic shooting at a nearby New York City office building
Witness Anna Smith described the chaotic scene inside the New York City office building as a "crowd panic," with workers rushing back inside before being held for two hours following a deadly shooting that left four dead, including an NYPD officer
Midtown Manhattan Shooting: Four Dead Near Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick's Cathedral. A gunman opened fire in a busy office building, blocks from Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick's Cathedral, killing four, including an NYPD officer, and critically wounding another before taking his own life
NYC Emergency Alert: Following a tragic shooting at a Manhattan office building, expect significant traffic delays, road closures, and disruptions to public transportation. Please avoid the area
NYC Sees Historic Low in Gun Violence Through July: Despite recent tragedy, New York City is on track for its lowest murder and shooting victim counts in decades
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Update: This article has been corrected to reflect that Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan no longer maintain offices at the Park Avenue building where the shooting occurred
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Associated Press writer Mike Balsamo contributed from New York.
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