The 'hero' policeman who died saving lives during NYC skyscraper shooting

July 29, 2025

A deadly shooting in a New York City office building on Park Avenue claimed the lives of four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was providing security at the site. The 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant, father of two with a third child on the way, was killed alongside three civilians when gunman Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Nevada with documented mental health issues, entered the skyscraper and opened fire. After shooting Officer Islam first, Tamura continued his attack up to the 33rd floor before taking his own life, with officials describing his motive as unknown.

Who is affected

Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old NYPD officer from Bangladesh, and his family (including his pregnant wife, two children, and parents)
Three civilians (two male, one female) who were killed
Another man who is in critical condition
The Bangladeshi community in the Bronx where Islam lived
Members of Islam's mosque where he was an active participant
Young men in the area whom Islam mentored

What action is being taken

New York officials including Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are publicly honoring Officer Islam's sacrifice
Members of Islam's Bangladeshi community are visiting his family home to pay respects
Mayor Adams has personally met with Islam's family to express condolences and admiration for the late officer

Why it matters

The incident resulted in the death of four people, including a police officer who was serving the community
Islam's death represents the loss of a valuable community mentor and role model who had migrated to the US to build a better life
The shooting highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in New York City
The incident underscores the risks faced by law enforcement officers who protect the public
The gunman's documented mental health history raises questions about mental health support and prevention of violence

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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