July 29, 2025
Tonight, our city is reeling and four innocent families are mourning, including the family of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam who was killed at 345 Park Avenue. … It’s unthinkable these people were taken from us so randomly and senselessly. They and their loved ones are in our hearts.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on X, following a shooting on Monday that took place inside a Manhattan skyscraper that houses the NFL headquarters and Blackstone offices. The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
What We Know: The suspect killed four people, and critically injured one person. An NYPD officer was one of the victims. Didarul Islam, 36, served as an officer for three and a half years. He is survived by his wife, who is pregnant, and two young children.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities determine the suspect’s motive, but police noted that the suspect had documented mental health issues.
Learn More: Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower (The Associated Press)
Manhattan shooting victims: What we know about those killed (ABC News)
Photo Credit: NYPD
by Emily Hooker, based in Texas
