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NDTV
12 hours ago
- NDTV
An Immigrant From Bangladesh Turns Out To Be A Hero For New Yorkers
A police officer is among the four people killed in the mass shooting in New York. Didarul Islam, 36, a brave officer with the New York Police Department (NYPD), was shot at by a 27-year-old gunman with a mental health history at a Midtown Manhattan office building early this morning. Mayor Eric Adams said Islam was an immigrant from Bangladesh who loved New York and believed in God. "He loved this city and everyone we spoke with stated he was a person of faith and a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person," Adams said at a press conference. "He embodies what the city is all about. He was a true-blue New Yorker not only in the uniform he wore, but in his spirit and energy of loving his city. Early tonight, I met with the officer's family and told them he was a hero and we admire him for putting his life on the line," he added. The NYPD said that Islam represented the very best of the police department. "He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today. We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honour his legacy," said the police department. Islam has been with the NYPD for three and a half years and is survived by his wife and two sons, said New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Local reports suggest his wife is eight months pregnant with their third child. The officer was posted at the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. He has been serving in the police force since December 2021, reported The New York Post. The three other victims included two women and a man. The police have withheld their identities until their families are informed. Another man was severely injured in the firing and is undergoing treatment. The gunman, Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, died of a self-inflicted injury, said New York police. He had a "documented mental health history", Commissioner Tisch told a press conference, adding that his motive is still being probed. Tamura carried an AR-style rifle into the 345 Park Avenue skyscraper in crowded Midtown Manhattan at around 6:40 pm (local time), a few blocks from the Rockefeller Centre and the Museum of Modern Art. He first exchanged fire with an officer in the building's lobby and went to the 32nd or 33rd floor. Sometime later, the police confirmed Islam's death and that the attacker had been neutralised.
Daily Maverick
14 hours ago
- Daily Maverick
Gunman kills at least 4 people, including officer, in mid-Manhattan skyscraper
One off-duty officer, three civilians killed, law enforcement source says Media report gunman killed himself Suspect identified as 27-year-old from Las Vegas By Lananh Nguyen and Kanishka Singh Police did not immediately make details of the shooting public, but the source told Reuters that one of the four victims confirmed to have died was an off-duty New York Police Department officer. The three other victims known to have been shot to death were civilians. Separately, the NYPD said on the social media platform X that the gunman turned up dead. Other news media outlets reported that the slain NYPD officer was working paid security detail for the building at the time. New York Mayor Eric Adams said in a video message posted on X there were 'multiple injuries' in the shooting. A short time later, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X: 'At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized.' The New York Post newspaper, citing law enforcement sources, reported a gunman wearing a bullet-resistant vest and carrying an AR-style rifle had opened fire inside the Park Avenue skyscraper, killing five people, including an NYPD officer, before turning the weapon on himself. The Post said six other people were injured. At one point during the violence, the gunman had barricaded himself inside the office tower, possibly on the 32nd floor of the building, according to the Post. CNN reported the police officer and three civilians were slain, in addition to the shooter. Several news outlets, including CNN, the New York Post and NBC News, said the suspect was tentatively identified as a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. A photo of the suspect that CNN said was shared by police showing a gunman walking into the building carrying a rifle was published by a number of major news media outlets. Preliminary checks of the suspect's background did not show a significant criminal history, the report added, citing officials. The skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue houses offices of a number of financial institutions, including Blackstone and KPMG, along with the NFL headquarters. Authorities have said nothing about a possible motive for the shootings. A large police presence converged on the area around the tower, according to Reuters journalists near the scene. 'I just saw a lot of commotion and cops and people screaming,' said Russ McGee, a 31-year-old sports bettor who was working out in a gym adjacent to the skyscraper, told Reuters in an interview near the scene. The FBI said agents from its New York field office were also responding to provide support at the scene.
Mint
15 hours ago
- Mint
Midtown Manhattan shooting: Viral Video shows gunman Shane Tamura opens fire in skyscraper
Five people, including a police officer and the suspected shooter, were killed in a shooting at a skyscraper in central Manhattan on Monday, according to US media reports. The incident took place around 6:00 p.m. (2200 GMT) after gunfire was reported, prompting a massive police response to Park Avenue, a bustling office area frequented by tourists and business travellers. Separately, the NYPD confirmed on the social media platform X that the gunman was found dead. According to various news reports, the off-duty NYPD officer who was killed had been working a paid security detail at the building when the shooting occurred. In a video message posted on X, New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that there were 'multiple injuries' resulting from the incident. A short time later, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X: 'At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized.' The New York Post newspaper, citing law enforcement sources, reported a gunman wearing a bullet-resistant vest and carrying an AR-style rifle had opened fire inside the Park Avenue skyscraper, killing five people, including an NYPD officer, before turning the weapon on himself. The Post said six other people were injured. At one point during the violence, the gunman had barricaded himself inside the office tower, possibly on the 32nd floor of the building, according to the Post. CNN reported the police officer and three civilians were slain, in addition to the shooter. Several news outlets, including CNN, the New York Post and NBC News, said the suspect was tentatively identified as a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. The skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue houses offices of a number of financial institutions, including Blackstone and KPMG, along with the NFL headquarters. Authorities have said nothing about a possible motive for the shootings. A large police presence converged on the area around the tower, according to Reuters journalists near the scene. 'I just saw a lot of commotion and cops and people screaming,' said Russ McGee, a 31-year-old sports bettor who was working out in a gym adjacent to the skyscraper, told Reuters in an interview near the scene. The FBI said agents from its New York field office were also responding to provide support at the scene. (With inputs from Reuters)
AsiaOne
15 hours ago
- AsiaOne
At least 3 victims shot in mid-Manhattan skyscraper; suspect 'neutralised', World News
NEW YORK — A person opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing the NFL headquarters and offices of several major financial firms, including private equity giant Blackstone, injuring several people before the suspect was "neutralised," New York City officials said. Police did not immediately make details of the shooting public, but a law enforcement source told Reuters that one New York Police Department officer was killed, two civilians were struck by gunfire and the suspect was believed to be dead. The source said the information was preliminary, and the condition or extent of injuries sustained by the two civilians was not immediately known. Other news media outlets, citing their own sources, reported death tolls between four and five, not including the suspect. New York Mayor Eric Adams said in a video message posted on X there were "multiple injuries" in the shooting. A short time later, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Disch said on X: "At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralised." The New York Post newspaper, citing law enforcement sources, reported a gunman wearing a bullet-resistant vest and carrying an AR-style rifle had opened fire inside the Park Avenue skyscraper, killing five people, including an NYPD officer, before turning the weapon on himself. The post said six other people were injured. At one point during the violence, the gunman had barricaded himself inside the office tower, possibly on the 32nd floor of the building, according to the Post. CNN reported the police officer and three civilians were slain, in addition to the shooter. Several news outlets, including CNN, the New York Post and NBC News, said the suspect was tentatively identified as a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. CNN said police shared a photo of the suspect walking into the building carrying a rifle. Preliminary checks of the suspect's background did not show a significant criminal history, the report added, citing officials. The skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue houses a number of financial firms, including Blackstone, KPMG Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley, along with the NFL headquarters. A large police presence converged on the area around the tower, according to Reuters journalists near the scene. "I just saw a lot of commotion and cops and people screaming," said Russ McGee, a 31-year-old sports bettor who was working out in a gym adjacent to the skyscraper, told Reuters in an interview near the scene. The FBI said agents from its New York field office were also responding to provide support at the scene. [[nid:720716]]
Otago Daily Times
15 hours ago
- Otago Daily Times
Police officer, gunman among dead in New York shooting
A gunman opened fire on Monday (local time) inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing NFL headquarters and offices of several financial firms, including Blackstone, killing at least four people before the suspect turned up dead in the building, a law enforcement source said. Police did not immediately make details of the shooting public, but the source told Reuters that one of the four victims confirmed to have died was an off-duty New York Police Department officer. The three other victims known to have been shot to death were civilians. Separately, the NYPD said on the social media platform X that the gunman had turned up dead. Other news media outlets reported that the slain NYPD officer was working paid security detail for the building at the time. New York Mayor Eric Adams said in a video message posted on X there were "multiple injuries" in the shooting. A short time later, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on X: "At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized." The New York Post newspaper, citing law enforcement sources, reported a gunman wearing a bullet-resistant vest and carrying an AR-style rifle had opened fire inside the Park Avenue skyscraper, killing four people, including an NYPD officer, before turning the weapon on himself. The Post said six other people were injured. At one point during the violence, the gunman had barricaded himself inside the office tower, possibly on the 32nd floor of the building, according to the Post. CNN reported the police officer and three civilians were slain, in addition to the shooter. Several news outlets, including CNN, the New York Post and NBC News, said the suspect was tentatively identified as a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas. A photo of the suspect that CNN said was shared by police showing a gunman walking into the building carrying a rifle was published by a number of major news media outlets. Preliminary checks of the suspect's background did not show a significant criminal history, the report added, citing officials. The skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue houses offices of a number of financial institutions, including Blackstone and KPMG, along with the NFL headquarters. Authorities have said nothing about a possible motive for the shootings. A large police presence converged on the area around the tower, according to Reuters journalists near the scene. 'I just saw a lot of commotion and cops and people screaming,' said Russ McGee, a 31-year-old sports bettor who was working out in a gym adjacent to the skyscraper, told Reuters in an interview near the scene. The FBI said agents from its New York field office were also responding to provide support at the scene.
