Tragedy Strikes Midtown Manhattan with Deadly Skyscraper Shooting

A gunman killed four people, including an NYPD officer, in a Manhattan skyscraper housing NFL and financial firm offices before shooting himself dead. The suspect, Shane Tamura, had a history of mental illness and acted alone with no clear motive. The NYPD officer, Didarul Islam, was slain while on duty.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-07-2025 09:58 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 09:58 IST
Tragedy Strikes Midtown Manhattan with Deadly Skyscraper Shooting
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In a shocking incident, a gunman opened fire inside a Manhattan skyscraper, killing four individuals, including an NYPD officer, before taking his own life. The building hosts the headquarters of the NFL and several major financial firms.

The suspect, identified as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old Las Vegas resident with a mental health history, traveled cross-country to execute the attack. New York Mayor Eric Adams hailed the slain officer, Didarul Islam, as a hero, describing his service to the city as exemplary.

Authorities are investigating the motive behind the lone attack, which also left one person critically wounded. The FBI has joined the local police in the investigation, ensuring a thorough examination of the tragic events that unfolded in Midtown Manhattan.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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