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21 minutes ago
- Fox News
Manhattan high-rise shooting victims: NYPD officer, Blackstone executive and security guard among those killed
Four people were killed when a gunman stormed into a New York City skyscraper at the end of the business day on Monday. An off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, a security guard, a Blackstone executive and a Rudin employee were fatally wounded at 345 Park Avenue at 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. Authorities said Monday night that a fifth victim had been shot and was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The accused gunman – identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura – died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the building, according to police. The building houses offices for the Blackstone Group, the National Football League (NFL), Rudin Management Company and "Big Four" accounting firm KPMG, among other businesses. The motive remains under investigation. Authorities said Tamura was a Las Vegas resident who last worked an overnight security job at Horseshoe Las Vegas. New York City Mayor Eric Adams told Fox News that NYPD teams are traveling to Las Vegas to conduct a search warrant on Tamura's home and determine how Tamura obtained the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting. Investigators believe Tamura assembled the gun using a lower receiver purchased by "an associate." NYC GUNMAN APPEARED TO HAVE GRIEVANCE AGAINST NFL, WENT TO WRONG ELEVATOR BANK IN DEADLY RAMPAGE, MAYOR SAYS NYPD Officer Didarul Islam The NYPD identified Officer Didarul Islam as among those killed. Islam, 33, of the Bronx, was an immigrant from Bangladesh who worked in the NYPD's 47th Precinct, according to Adams. Islam, who served in the NYPD for about three and a half years, was off-duty at the time of the shooting and was working as a private security guard at the building. His wife is pregnant, soon to give birth to their third child. In a video statement Tuesday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said "in an act of senseless violence, we lost a brother, a friend, and an NYPD hero." Islam "was murdered, wearing the uniform respected the world over. Your uniform," she told the force. "Officer Islam's death was yet another reminder of everything you risk just by showing up to work. He knew that risk. He embraced it. He understood what it meant to put the safety of others above his own. Now, we owe it to him and every member of this department to sift through the chaos of yesterday's crime scene and get some answers." NYPD officers lined the streets on Monday night as they carried out a dignified transfer of Islam's body. Islam "put on his uniform and went to work. To protect his city," the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York wrote on X. "To provide for his family. He should have been going home to them tonight." "Instead, we are carrying him on his final journey," the union added, asking for prayers for the victims and their families. "And please pray for the police officers who will carry on protecting this city from the evil we saw tonight." New York City hosted a multi-faith vigil and prayer service in Bryant Park on Tuesday night to honor the victims. Wesley LePatner Blackstone mourned 43-year-old Wesley LePatner as "a beloved member of the Blackstone family" who "will be sorely missed." She joined the company in 2014 after a decade-long career at Goldman Sachs. A highly-regarded senior executive, she served as Blackstone's Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and the CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). LePatner took over as BREIT CEO on Jan. 1 of this year. The $53 billion real estate fund caters to wealthy clients. "She was brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond. She embodied the best of Blackstone," Blackstone said in a statement. "Our prayers are with her husband, children and family. We are also saddened by the loss of the other innocent victims as well, including brave security personnel and NYPD." LePatner, a married mother of two children, was also an active member of the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan. The UJA-Federation of New York, a charitable organization supporting Jewish communities, said LePatner led a "solidarity mission" with UJA to Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, "demonstrating her enduring commitment in Israel's moment of heartache." The organization said she "lived with courage and conviction, instilling in her two children a deep love for Judaism and the Jewish people." "We are all mourning the loss of such an extraordinary person and extend our heartfelt condolences to her entire family," UJA added. LePatner met her husband, Evan LePatner, during their freshman year at Yale University. He is a managing partner at the private equity firm Courizon Partners. BLACKSTONE IDENTIFIES EMPLOYEE KILLED IN NYC SHOOTING Aland Etienne The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) identified one of its members, Aland Etienne, as one of the shooting victims killed. The union remembered Etienne as "a dedicated security officer who took his job duties extremely seriously." "We have been in touch with Aland Etienne's family and are working with building management and the NYPD to support their investigation," 32BJ SEIU, which is the largest property service workers' union in the country, said in a statement. "We are ensuring our members in the building receive the free union counseling and support services they deserve and need to manage this unspeakable loss." "This tragedy speaks to the sacrifice of security officers who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers and our buildings safe," the union added. "Every time a security officer puts on their uniform, they put their lives on the line. Their contributions to our city are essential, though often unappreciated. Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such." Etienne's brother, Gathmand Etienne, also released a statement on social media. "My family suffered a heartbreaking tragedy. My brother, Aland, lost his life in the shooting that happened in New York while he was at work," he wrote on Facebook. "He was more than a brother – he was a father, a son, and a light in our lives. Our hearts are shattered, and we're asking for your prayers and strength as we navigate this painful time." "Rest in peace, Brother. You'll never be forgotten," he added. Rudin Employee Rudin Management Company said that one of its employees – reportedly a graduate of Cornell University just five years out of college – was killed in the shooting. Her family has asked for privacy. "The Rudin family and everyone at our company are devastated by yesterday's senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured and lost last night, including our cherished Rudin colleague, a brave New York City police officer, a beloved lobby security guard and an employee at a tenant firm," the company said in a statement. "We are grateful to the NYPD, FBI, EMS and multiple other emergency responders for their swift and courageous action." The company also thanked the mayor and the police commissioner for "their leadership" and said the building would remain closed Tuesday as the authorities continue their investigations. "As New Yorkers, we stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of this hatred, we grieve with the families and loved ones of those lost, and we pray for the full recovery of those injured," Rudin added. At a press conference Monday, the NYPD commissioner detailed how multiple 911 calls came in at approximately 6:28 p.m. to report an active shooter inside 345 Park Avenue. Tamura exited a double-parked black BMW with Nevada plates on Park Avenue between 51st and 52nd streets, carrying an M4 rifle in his right hand, Tisch said. The building's security camera footage showed the gunman enter the lobby, turn right, and immediately open fire on an NYPD officer. He then shot a woman who took cover behind a pillar and proceeded through the lobby, spraying it with gunfire, according to the police commissioner. Video shows him making his way to the elevator bank, where he shot a security guard who was taking cover behind a security desk, police said. Tisch said an additional male – the hospitalized survivor – was shot in the lobby. Police said the shooter then called the elevator, which opens in the lobby. "A female exited that elevator, and he allowed her to walk past him unharmed," Tisch said. The shooter then went to the 33rd floor, where Rudin Management is located, and began to walk around and fire rounds. One person was struck and killed on that floor, police said. Tisch said the gunman proceeded down a hallway and shot himself in the chest. Investigators believe Tamura's vehicle traveled cross-country through Colorado on July 26, then through Nebraska and Iowa on July 27. The vehicle was spotted in Columbia, New Jersey, around 4:24 p.m. Monday before it entered New York City. Tisch said law enforcement partners in Las Vegas reported that Tamura had "a documented mental health history." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Adams said investigators were analyzing a suicide note in which Tamura expressed his belief that he experienced chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or C.T.E., and voiced grievances with the NFL. Tisch said the gunman allegedly wrote "study my brain" in the note. Adams said that Tamura likely wanted to target the NFL office but took the wrong elevator bank. Tamura played football in high school in Los Angeles County but never in the NFL. Fox News' Brooke Taylor, Leonard Balducci and Terrence Kenny contributed to this report.
Forbes
22 minutes ago
- Forbes
Trump Says White House Press Conference Will ‘Stop Violent Crime' In D.C.
President Donald Trump on Saturday said a press conference at the White House next week will address crime in Washington, D.C., following his claims that violent crime is widespread in the nation's capital, despite federal data indicating crime rates have fallen to historic lows. The president claimed Washington, D.C., had become "one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the world," despite federal data indicating crime fell to historic lows. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. A White House press conference on Monday will 'essentially stop violent crime' in Washington, D.C., Trump wrote on Truth Social, claiming the city had become 'one of the most dangerous' in the world. Trump did not specify what the press conference would entail, though he noted Washington, D.C., would 'soon be one of the safest' cities. Trump has claimed in recent months that violent crime was rampant in Washington, D.C., and has threatened to deploy the National Guard and have the city be taken over by the federal government, writing earlier this week that if 'D.C. doesn't get its act together, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the city.' Violent crime rates in Washington, D.C., dropped 35% from 2023 to 2024, marking the lowest rates recorded in more than 30 years, according to the Justice Department. According to data released Aug. 8 by the Metropolitan Police Department, violent crime rates have continued to fall in 2025, with violent crime down 26% year-over-year. The MPD said homicide rates have dropped 12% on the year so far, sex abuse by 49%, assault with a dangerous weapon by 20% and robbery by 28%. Property crime rates have also fallen, including burglary (19%), theft from vehicles (4%) and other theft crimes (6%). Why Does Trump Want A Federal Takeover Of D.c.? Trump previously called for the federal government to take control of Washington, D.C., by falsely claiming violent crime rates were rising in the city. His latest calls follow an attack on a high-ranking member of the Department of Government Efficiency, as Trump wrote on Truth Social that crime in D.C. was 'out of control' and the federal government would 'put criminals on notice that they're not going to get away with it anymore.' MPD said two 15-year-old suspects were arrested and charged with unarmed carjacking, after Edward Coristine was assaulted in the early morning of Aug. 3. It's not immediately clear whether Trump would bring in the National Guard, though the White House said in a statement that agents from some law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, immigration police and a dozen other offices were deployed early Friday. It's not immediately clear where or how many agents were deployed, though the White House said deployment was focused on 'high traffic areas and other known hotspots.' Officials will be 'identified, in marked units, and highly visible.' Could Trump Order A Federal Takeover Of D.c.? Trump could lobby support for federal control of Washington, D.C., though doing so would require approval from Congress, which would need to vote to repeal the 1973 Home Rule Act. The law established a legal framework for city residents to elect local officials, including a mayor and city council, to manage city business. A bill to repeal the Home Rule Act was introduced by Rep. Andrew Ogles, R-Tenn., in February, though the legislation has yet to move forward. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., told Fox News she would 'totally' support Trump if he sought a federal takeover, adding, 'If that's what we need to do to get it done, that's what he should do.' Trump has said he would support a federal takeover of the MPD, falsely claiming the crime rate in the city was 'ridiculous,' though legal experts have said this would likely be challenged in court. Key Background Trump proposed the federal government's takeover of Washington, D.C., multiple times during his presidential campaign last year. He met with Mayor Muriel Bowser at his Mar-a-Lago property in December, during which Bowser said the pair discussed 'shared priorities.' Bowser has not directly addressed Trump's false claims of violent crime rates rising in the city, though she said in February that Washington, D.C. was a 'world-class city' and noted the city holds a AAA bond rating from Moody's and that violent crime was at a 30-year low. Bowser and Trump previously clashed in 2020, when Trump deployed the National Guard to the city as protests enveloped the city and others in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Further Reading Forbes Trump Says Federal Government Should 'Take Over' And Run Washington, D.C. By Siladitya Ray
Fox News
22 minutes ago
- Fox News
DHS video honors young woman killed in hit-and-run allegedly caused by illegal immigrant
Michelle and Joe Abraham's lives changed forever in January 2025 when their 20-year-old daughter, Katie, was killed in a hit-and-run allegedly caused by a Guatemalan national who was in the country illegally and is suspected of driving under the influence. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a video of Katie's parents speaking about their daughter and the immense loss they experienced. "Katie was one of these unique kids. She had such a unique personality. She was very spirited. She made everyone feel seen," Joe said in the DHS video. "Her sense of humor was incredible. Her wit was so sharp." Katie and her friend, Chloe Polzin, were at a stoplight when a suspected drunk driver, now believed to be an illegal immigrant, struck their car and fled from the scene. Katie died at the scene, while Chloe succumbed to her injuries the next day at the hospital. "These two young women—college students with their entire lives ahead of them—were killed by an illegal alien who should have NEVER been in our country. This tragedy was senseless and completely preventable," DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a press release. She went on to slam Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, saying that he and other political leaders who promote sanctuary policies are putting Americans in danger. A report from the Urbana Police Department states that in the early hours of Jan. 19, 2025, officers were called to the scene of a "severe traffic crash." While the police reports do not say exactly how fast the suspect was going, Joe says in the DHS video that the girls' car was struck at nearly 80 miles per hour. The Urbana police report says it was at a "high rate of speed." Urbana Police say the suspect, identified as Julio Cucul Bol, a Guatemalan national, initially used an alias when speaking with authorities. Bol is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of a personal injury crash resulting in death, two counts of reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death. Joe described the pain of losing his daughter as "gut-wrenching" and said that had Bol been vetted and not allowed into the country, Katie would be alive today. "It's so gut-wrenching every day, and I wish I could explain it, but it's as if just this large piece of you is gone and will never be back, and you've just gotta move forward with it." Michelle said in the DHS video that they were not aware that the suspect was allegedly in the country illegally until a few days after the crash. "The Urbana Police Department was great in getting us the information as soon as they could, but they didn't know where he was. It's that much more difficult to comprehend now this person is on the loose. We don't know where he is. They suspected he was trying to flee," Michelle said. In May, Bol was indicted by a grand jury on charges of possessing a false permanent resident card, possessing a false Social Security card, false use of a passport and making a false statement on a bank application. Bol faces a potential maximum penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and up to three years of supervised release for the charges related to possession of false documents. Additionally, the charge related to the bank application carries a maximum penalty of up to 30 years in prison, a $1M fine and up to five years of supervised release. "Katie received no due process. And I know they like to use certain terms like disappeared and taken, snatched. But let me tell you, Katie was disappeared, taken, snatched, received no due process at all. And the difference here is Katie was disappeared from us forever," Joe said in response to those who say illegal immigrants are not granted due process. The Trump administration has implemented a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration, one of the issues President Donald Trump focused on during his campaign. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a total of 8,024 nationwide apprehensions in June 2025. Of those apprehended, more than 2,500 were individuals at-large, while over 5,400 apprehensions occurred at or near the point of entry. This is a staggering drop from June 2024, when CBP reported 87,606 nationwide encounters, including 1,800 apprehensions at large and over 85,800 at entry. "We do need to secure the border. That's been very clear now because it has been abused for obviously specific reasons. And I think what he's doing is the right thing to do. We can't have unaudited folk," Joe said. Michelle seemed to agree, saying that "people need to be responsible for enforcing the current law, which is not happening, and that's what got Katie killed."
