A gunman armed with an assault-style rifle opened fire inside a skyscraper on Park Avenue in Manhattan, leaving four people dead and another critically injured before taking his own life.
The shooter, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, began his rampage in the building’s lobby on Monday evening. He fired multiple rounds before heading to the 33rd floor, where he killed one more person and then turned the weapon on himself.
Among those killed was NYPD officer Didarul Islam, 36, who was working security at the time. Islam, a father of two with a third child on the way, had served with the department for over three years. Officials hailed him as a hero who gave his life protecting others.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as gunfire rang out around 6:30 p.m. Pedestrians fled for safety while those inside barricaded themselves in offices with chairs and couches.
Surveillance footage showed Tamura entering the building with a rifle in hand. After shooting Islam, he targeted others in the lobby, including a security guard and a man standing nearby. A woman narrowly avoided harm as she stepped off an elevator he was waiting for — he let her pass without firing.
The shooter continued to the upper floors, where he shot another victim before walking down a hallway and shooting himself in the chest. Police arrived quickly and began a floor-by-floor sweep of the building, which houses offices for major corporations including the NFL, Blackstone, and KPMG.
Tamura’s car, which was double-parked outside the building, was searched. Inside, police found a revolver and several loaded magazines. The vehicle was registered in Nevada, where Tamura was a licensed gun owner. Authorities say he drove across the country before carrying out the attack and are still investigating his motive.
The shooting brought central Manhattan to a standstill, disrupting public transit and prompting evacuations of nearby buildings. Witnesses reported seeing dozens of people being led out with their hands raised. Emergency responders rushed multiple victims from the scene, including at least one person with severe chest injuries.
Investigators confirmed Tamura had a known history of mental health issues but had acted alone. The tragic attack has left many shaken and raised renewed concerns about gun violence and public safety in one of the city’s busiest commercial areas.