Tragedy Strikes: Immigrant Heroes Remembered in NYC Shooting

Officer Didarul Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh, was tragically killed in a mass shooting in a Manhattan skyscraper, leaving a pregnant wife, two sons, and heartbroken family members behind. His heroic actions in the face of danger have been recognized both in Bangladesh and the U.S.

Islam, who moved to the U.S. with his family in 2009, was hailed as a hero by his childhood friend Syed Tanjib Mujib and New York Mayor Eric Adams. He gave his life while saving others during the shooting, which claimed four lives before the gunman took his own.

New York City officials continue to mourn the loss, reflecting on the sacrifices security personnel make daily. The incident also claimed the life of Aland Etienne, a Haitian immigrant, whose family is left devastated. Their sacrifices underscore the dangers faced by officers protecting the public.

(With inputs from agencies.)