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The Star
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Slain officer hailed as hero
THE New York police officer killed in a mass shooting in a Manhattan skyscraper was an immigrant who left behind a pregnant wife, two young sons and distraught parents, while friends and officials in Bangladesh and the United States described him as a hero. A gunman opened fire on Monday inside a midtown office tower, killing four people, including Officer Didarul Islam (pic), 36, before fatally shooting himself, officials said. Excluding Didarul, 42 federal, state, county, municipal, military and US territories officers have died in the line of duty in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Syed Tanjib Mujib, a childhood friend of Islam from their home district in Bangladesh, said Didarul left for the United States with his parents and other relatives in 2009. 'And the way he died, it's heartbreaking but not surprising. That's just the kind of person he was,' he said. 'Always thinking of others, always ready to help. He died trying to save lives ... Our hearts are broken, but we're proud of him. He'll always be remembered.' New York Mayor Eric Adams, who met the officer's family on Monday night, also described the three-and-a-half year veteran of the police department as a hero. 'He was saving lives, he was protecting New Yorkers,' Adams told reporters. 'He loved this city, and everyone we spoke with stated he was a person of faith.' Didarul was married with two young sons, and his wife is pregnant, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters. 'He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice – shot in cold blood,' she said, adding that Didarul was working on a paid security detail in the building when the shooting occurred. Mizanul Haque, a cousin of Didarul, speaking from Moulvibazar district in Bangladesh, said Didarul visited Bangladesh last year in February with his wife and their two boys. He said Didarul's father suffered a stroke after hearing the news, and that his mother hasn't said a word since learning of his death. 'What do you even say to a family that's been shattered like this? All I can hope for now is justice. He didn't deserve to die like this,' he added. Security workers union president Manny Pastereich identified another shooting victim as security guard Aland Etienne, who was working at the skyscraper. 'This tragedy speaks to the sacrifice of security officers who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers and our buildings safe,' the statement read. 'Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such.' — Reuters
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
England Inspect Oval Pitch Freely, While India Were Kept away
Heartbreak: Slain NYPD Officer's Body Arrives For Final Rites, Mourners Queue Outside Mosque Mourners wailed as slain NYPD officer's body arrived for final rites. His father reportedly suffered a stroke upon learning of son's death. Officer Didarul Islam was killed in Manhattan skyscraper shooting. He was working a corporate security detail when the incident unfolded. Gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, killed at least four people. Didarul's body arrived under watch of an NYPD helicopter the next day. Mourners broke down outside mosque as preparation for burial began. His colleagues lined the street and commiserated with each other. 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant Didarul was a sergeant at 49th precinct. He was married with two young boys, and a third child on the way. Watch- 174 views | 3 hours ago
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Heartbreak: Slain NYPD Officer's Body Arrives For Final Rites, Mourners Queue Outside Mosque
Mourners wailed as slain NYPD officer's body arrived for final rites. His father reportedly suffered a stroke upon learning of son's death. Officer Didarul Islam was killed in Manhattan skyscraper shooting. He was working a corporate security detail when the incident unfolded. Gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, killed at least four people. Didarul's body arrived under watch of an NYPD helicopter the next day. Mourners broke down outside mosque as preparation for burial began. His colleagues lined the street and commiserated with each other. 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant Didarul was a sergeant at 49th precinct. He was married with two young boys, and a third child on the way. Watch-
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Who was Didarul Islam? NYPD officer shot by Shane Tamura
THE NYPD officer killed in the New York skyscraper shooting on July 28, 2025, has been named as Didarul Islam. Here's everything we know so far about 'heroic' cop Didarul, as well as what happened during the Advertisement 4 Didarul Islam was killed in the mass shooting on Monday, July 28, 2025, in New York City Credit: Getty 4 The suspected shooter was caught on CCTV entering the Manhattan skyscraper with a rifle 4 Officials have named Shane Tamura as the gunman Three civilians and an NYPD officer were tragically killed during the attack on the Midtown high-rise, which is home to corporate giants including Blackstone and the NFL. Those trapped in Blackstone's office New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch named the gunman as On July 28, 2025, he attacked 345 Park Avenue on East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue at about 6.30pm (11.30pm BST). Advertisement read more on Didarul Islam Tamura was caught on CCTV exiting a double-parked BMW with an M4 rifle and walking across a public plaza into the 44-storey building. He opened fire in the lobby, killing a woman who tried to take cover behind a pillar, as well as the off-duty policeman. Tamura then made his way to the elevator bank, shooting a guard at a security desk and another man in the lobby, who is in a critical but stable condition, the commissioner said. He also spared the life of a woman he came face-to-face with as she exited an elevator. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Latest Police say Tamura subsequently took the elevator to the 33rd floor offices of Rudin Management, the company that owns the building, walking the floor and opening fire, killing another man. Commissioner Tisch said he then shot himself in the chest, with the rifle found next to him covered in blood. A He wrote that he suffered from the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Advertisement 'You can't go against the NFL, they'll squash you. 'Study my brain please I'm sorry Tell Rick I'm sorry for everything." CTE is linked to repeated head trauma and can only be diagnosed through an autopsy of the brain. Advertisement 4 Office workers fleeing the area during the horrific shooting Credit: The NYPD named the off-duty officer killed as Didarul Islam and paid tribute to the man who "represented the very best of our department". The department said: "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." Advertisement Commissioner Tisch said Didarul "died as he lived. A hero." She added: "He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice." New York Mayor Eric Adams said he was "doing what he does best... saving lives. He was protecting New Yorkers". Who was Didarul Islam? Didarul Islam was a 36-year-old NYPD officer, who originally hailed from Bangladesh. Advertisement He was killed in the line of duty during the mass shooting. Didarul had served with the NYPD for three and a half years and was a member of the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. Didarul leaves behind two young boys and a pregnant wife.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
NYC Tragedy Hits Pregnant Wife, 2 Kids Of Hero NYPD Officer Killed In Manhattan Shooting
Hero NYPD officer killed in Manhattan skyscraper shooting mayhem has been identified as 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant Didarul Islam. He was married with two young boys, and his wife is pregnant with their third child. The hero officer put himself in harm's way during the shock shooting on Monday. A man carrying rifle killed at least four other people at NYC office tower. As panic spread, Didarul made the ultimate sacrifice and was shot in cold blood. Watch-
