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New York shooting latest as policeman among four dead in 'pure evil' tragedy
At least four people have been killed in an active shooter incident in New York City, with several others injured amid a terrifying incident in Manhattan One police officer is among the deceased in the tragic incident that saw a major evacuation of homes and businesses in one of the city's busiest areas. The incident unfolded in a skyscraper in the midtown Manhattan region, with local police confirming that officer Didarul Islam, aged 36, died in the travesty which has been condemned as 'pure evil' by authorities. The married father-of-two was hailed as a "hero brother" by his colleagues at a press conference last night. Are you in New York City and affected by the lockdown? Contact webnews@ 08:58 Ryan Fahey Eyewitnesses described hearing loud noises before people started scrambling to safety as Shane Temura stormed the Manhattan Midtown skyscraper. 'It felt like it was a quick two shots and then it was rapid fire,' Nekeisha Lewis, who had been eating dinner nearby, told the Associated Press. Then she heard windows shattering and watching a man sprint from the building. As he ran, he cried out, 'Help, help. I'm shot,' she told AP. 'It was like a crowd panic,' said Anna Smith, who took shelter in the finance office building for two hours until being cleared to leave. 08:43 Ryan Fahey Video has emerged showing the chaos that broke out after a gunman stormed a skyscraper in New York City and shot four people dead. 08:31 Ryan Fahey A former high school friend of the gunman was shocked to learn of the atrocity he committed in Midtown Manhattan yesterday. 'When I knew him, he was a great teammate. He was a great guy in general. He didn't cause any problems, actually at all, in the locker room or on the field. He was just a guy that really enjoyed the sport, not problematic at all,' the former friend told CNN affiliate KABC. Multiple sources say Tamura was a former football player. 'When I found out the news, I was really shocked and I just really couldn't believe it,' the former friend said. 08:04 Ryan Fahey CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a progressive Alzheimer's-like condition that comes from repeated head trauma - and has most commonly been associated with contact sports, military service and physical assault. According to studies, the condition can be caused by repetitive blows to the head - even without concussion. There is no known cure - with sufferers told to manage symptoms, which include memory loss, mood swings and behavioural changes to name a few. If left untreated, the neurodegenerative condition can develop into full-blown dementia. The suspect's request to have his brain tested after death is the only way that CTE can be definitively diagnosed. 07:32 Ryan Fahey The gunman had a suicide note in his back pocket that may point to a motive behind his chilling actions in Manhattan yesterday. In the note, it said he suffered from CTE - a brain disease linked to head trauma, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN. He also asked for his brain to be studied. 'Terry Long football gave me CTE and it caused me to drink a gallon of antifreeze,' the shooter wrote, according to the source. 'You can't go against the NFL, they'll squash you.' He continued in the note: 'CTE chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Study my brain please I'm sorry Tell Rick I'm sorry for everything." FBI agents arrive to the scene after a police officer (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) 07:17 Ryan Fahey A childhood friend of the gunman Shane Devon Tamura, who asked to remain anonymous, remembered him as a nice person and good athlete. The friend - who had lost contact with the shooter in his teens - said they didn't think it was something he would be capable of, reports CNN. 07:14 Ryan Fahey The shooter was found carrying papers which suggest he had a grievance with the NFL and its handling of a brain disease linked to head trauma, CNN has been told. The NFL had offices in the building where Shane Devon Tamura gunned down four people today before turning the gun on himself. Tamura first opened fire in the lobby before taking an elevator to the 33rd floor. While walking across that floor, he started shooting, hitting someone before turning the gun on himself. The NFL offices are said to be on the fifth floor. 06:36 KEY EVENT An NFL employee is in hospital with serious injuries - but in a stable condition. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the update in a media statement, and reassured his colleagues who work from the site. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sends NFL employees message about shooting at building where NFL offices are located. An NFL employee was 'seriously injured' but is in stable condition — Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) July 29, 2025 06:32 Bradley Jolly KPMG, a financial company that has offices in the building, released a statement that said: "Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific act and their families. "We are incredibly grateful for the bravery of building security and law enforcement." Two police officers seen on the New York City street (Image: Peter Gerber) 05:58 Bradley Jolly A man with a rifle killed an off-duty police officer and three other people before taking his own life yesterday. The gunman - named in a press conference as Shane Tamura - brazenly struck at an office block in Manhattan, New York City, home to large companies, such as banks and the National Football League (NFL). Law enforcement officials are working to unravel what took place and why this location may have been targeted in the Big Apple. The city had recently announced it was on pace to have its fewest people hurt by gunfire than any year in recent decades. However, it is now mourning those killed, including "hero brother" police officer Didarul Islam. Colleagues paid tribute to the 36-year-old man, whose wife is pregnant with their third child, at a press conference last night. Everything we know as crazed gunman kills four people including hero cop 05:27 Bradley Jolly The Manhattan mass shooter's chilling final movements and actions have been laid bare. Shane Tamura travelled more than 2,500 miles from Las Vegas to New York to carry out the horror on Monday night, which saw him kill at least four innocent people. The 27-year-old man then turned the weapon on himself in the skyscraper in Manhattan. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters at a press conference last night Tamura left Las Vegas on 26 July and drove across several states to arrive in New York City on Monday. His vehicle, registered under his name in Nevada, was discovered at the crime scene with a rifle case, a revolver, ammunition, magazines, a backpack and medications prescribed to him, she said. New details emerge about Shane Tamura's actions before attack A surveillance camera has captured an image of the suspected gunman 04:38 Bradley Jolly The gunman Shane Tamura lived with his parents in a Las Vegas gated community. Photographs taken there moments ago - at around 8.30pm local time - show Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers stood guard outside the family home. Police seen outside the Las Vegas home of the man who killed three people (Image: Fox News) 04:32 Anthony Orrico NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the minute by minute timeline of the Manhattan shooter's movements and actions at a news conference Monday night. She also detailed the 27-year-old gunman's cross-country venture that led him to the Midtown office building, where he killed five people, including a police officer, before turning his gun on himself. The commissioner said the shooter, identified as Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, departed Las Vegas on July 26 and drove across several states to reach New York City on Monday. His vehicle, which was registered under his name in Nevada, was found at the scene of the attack with a rifle case, a revolver, ammunition, magazines, a backpack and medications that were prescribed to him, she said. 04:21 Bradley Jolly The police officer tragically killed in a mass shooting in New York has been named as Didarul Islam. The 36-year-old man, who had served with New York Police Department (NYPD) for three-and-a-half years, was an immigrant from Bangladesh and a devoted father, with his wife currently expecting their second child. Officer Islam was fatally shot in the back while working as a security guard - his second job - at 345 Park Avenue on Monday night. Despite being swiftly taken to hospital and undergoing surgery, efforts to save him were ultimately unsuccessful. Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to Officer Islam in a heartfelt speech on Monday night, praising him as a "person of faith" who had a deep love for New York City. The mayor continued: "He was doing what he does best, as all members of the police department carry out he was saving lives. He was protecting New Yorkers. He's an immigrant from Bangladesh, and he loved this city, and everyone we spoke with stated he was a person of faith and a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person." Police officer killed in skyscraper shooting lauded as 'hero brother' 04:00 KEY EVENT "Officer Islam was married with two young boys. His wife is pregnant with their third child. He's assigned to the four seven precinct in the Bronx. He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way, he made the ultimate sacrifice, shot in cold blood, wearing a uniform that stood for the promise that he made to this city, he died as he lived, a hero," Ms Tisch added at the news conference Monday evening. Officer Islam was shot dead in the back, as he acted as a security guard in the lobby of 345 Park Avenue. He was reportedly rushed to hospital where he underwent surgery which was sadly unsuccessful in saving his life. Police remain on the beat in the city (Image: Peter Gerber) 03:57 Bradley Jolly Police say the gunman in the New York City office tower shooting had a "documented mental health history," but motive is still unknown. He was named in the conference as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas in Nevada. The man killed four people total, including the police officer in the lobby. 03:54 KEY EVENT Police Commissioner Tisch said the suspect was thought to have been Shane Tamura, aged 27. He had a Las Vegas address. Tamura travelled "cross-country" to get to New York - through Colorado on July 26, Nebraska and Iowa on July 27 then Columbia, New Jersey as recently as this afternoon. It is a journey of more than 2,500 miles. The vehicle entered New York shortly after, Police Commissioner Tisch says. 03:51 Bradley Jolly Mayor Eric Adams continued: "No words can describe this active evil... We must fight to protect innocent New Yorkers." He passed the conference onto NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who said: there was an M4 rifle involved and there was a revolver with magazines of ammunition found in the suspect's vehicle. She also confirms the gunman had a driver's license from the state of Nevada. 03:33 KEY EVENT Didarul Islam, the officer killed in the mass shooting, was a 36-year-old man, who had been with the force since early 2022. Eric Adams, New York City Mayor, paid tribute to Mr Islam at a press conference, describing the horror as "despicable". He said his thoughts are with the families of those affected. "This never gets easy," he said. Mr Islam, a father of two, was an immigrant from Bangladesh according to the mayor. Mr Adams identified him as "Officer Islam", and called him a "true blue New Yorker". He says he met the family of the murdered officer, and "I told them he's a hero". Didarul Islam, a police officer, was killed 03:28 KEY EVENT This chilling photograph - issued by authorities in New York - shows a young man, said to be the suspect, stroll calmly the across Park Avenue skyscraper's entry plaza. He's pictured with an assault rifle at his side moments before the carnage happened in the Big Apple. Police have not confirmed the identity of the suspect. It has been reported that the lone shooter is dead. A surveillance camera has captured an image of the suspected gunman 03:13 KEY EVENT A police officer and at least four other people were shot and killed — and several others injured — by a crazed gunman in New York City on Monday night. The assailant - armed with a rifle - stormed a swanky office building in Midtown Manhattan and opening fire at around 6.30pm (local time). He barged into the skyscraper, which houses the National Football League (NFL) offices and those of major financial firms, and unleashed a barrage of shots. One witness on the first floor described hearing what sounded "like an automatic weapon, like a high-capacity weapon" amid the chaos. Authorities had the neighbourhood on lockdown with residents and office workers evacuated - or, in some cases, told to remain inside their buildings. New York mass shooting sees rifle-toting gunman kill five people and himself Police have had large parts of Manhattan on lockdown (Image: Peter Gerber) 02:54 Bradley Jolly Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, has posted on social media about the attack. "I'm heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting in midtown and I am holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts," he wrote on X. "Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground." 02:42 KEY EVENT Employees at Blackstone - an investment firm - have barricaded themsrlves in their office. They used sofas to do so, piling up furniture against the office door. This is how the employees in the Blackstone building barricaded themselves inside their offices while the shooter was active. — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) July 29, 2025 02:20 Bradley Jolly A least two civilians were shot. One officer has died in the incident and one of the civilians was listed in critical condition, sources told CBS News. Police have not confirmed that an officer has died. Officers have flooded Manhattan (Image: Peter Gerber) 02:03 Bradley Jolly One social media user wrote on Instagram: "Tonight, a chair at the dinner table is left empty. Tonight, a family grieves a loss that cannot be measured. Tonight, a hero made the ultimate, selfless sacrifice in the line of duty." They paid an emotional tribute to the police officer, thought to have died in the mass shooter horror. 01:36 Bradley Jolly Footage shows police respond to the shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The clip has been shared widely on social media today. "Active shooter in the Blackstone building in Midtown. Stay safe everyone," the post read. Active shooter in the Blackstone building in Midtown. Stay safe everyone — Brent Robinson (@brobinson2002) July 28, 2025 01:33 KEY EVENT The New York Police Department has now confirmed the "lone shooter" who attacked in an office building in Manhattan is dead. The attacker died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to CBS News. Police have not yet confirmed how they died, with the commissioner writing earlier that they had been "neutralised". But people should still continue to avoid the area. The tragedy happened in Blackstone building (Image: Peter Gerber) 01:23 KEY EVENT In a tragic update, New York Police Department says one of its officers shot has died in hospital. "We are deeply saddened to learn that two NYPD officers have been shot, and we mourn the tragic loss of one of them. Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and colleagues of the officers affected. We stand in solidarity with the NYPD during this difficult time and honor the bravery and sacrifice of all those who serve to protect our communities," the statement reads. It is unclear if any other officers were shot. NYPD sources confirm that two police officers have been shot, tragically one has died from his injuries. — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 29, 2025 01:19 Bradley Jolly The FBI has dispatched agents to help local police according to the agency's deputy director Dan Bongino. "New York Field Office management personnel and agents are responding to provide support at the active crime scene in Manhattan," Bongino says in an X post. Officers respond to an incident in the Midtown Manhattan (Image: AFP via Getty Images) 01:03 Bradley Jolly Reports coming out of New York City suggest the active shooter is a lone wolf. It is believed police have located him inside an office building and a showdown is ongoing. People across Manhattan must remain vigilant. New York Police Department (NYPD) officers are seen as they respond to an incident in Manhattan (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Irish Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- General
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Plane carrying 50 people including children goes missing after 'trying to land'
An aircraft carrying nearly 50 people including children has vanished without trace over Russia after reportedly trying to land in the country's far east. Five children were among the 49 passengers on board when the AN-24 aircraft dropped off radar signalling in the southeast after it departed from Blagoveshchensk. The plane had set off after a two-hour delay, following a stopover during its flight from Khabarovsk to Tynda before it slipped from radars. This is a live blog. Please follow below for updates... 08:19 Ryan Fahey Satellite image shows rugged terrain surrounding crash site The area around the town of Tynda, near where the plane is believed to have gone missing 08:17 Ryan Fahey None of the 49 souls on board survived the horror crash, according to initial reports from emergency services. RIA Novosti state news agency said that though it appears everyone lost their lives, the rescue helicopter was unable to land at the mountainous site to confirm the fatalities. 08:02 Ryan Fahey The wreckage of the doomed aircraft has now been found around 10 miles from its destination. Local media reported the development citing emergency services. An-24 passenger plane (Image: social media / east2west news) 07:59 Ryan Fahey Russia's ministry of emergency situations has released a statement on the disappearance of the plane. A spokesperson said: "Search underway for An-24 planein Amur Region. "In Amur Region, several kilometers from Tynda airport, an An-24 passenger plane of Angara Airlines disappeared from radar and failed to respond to contact. "It was flying the Khabarovsk-Blagoveshchensk-Tynda route. "Preliminary, there were about 40 people on from the Russian Emergencies Ministry have been sent to the site to search. Further information is being clarified." 07:55 Ryan Fahey The plane was carrying 49 people when it lost contact on its second approach to Tynda airport. Six of them were crew members and another five of the passengers are said to be children. 07:52 Ryan Fahey Tynda is situated around 3,213 miles east of Moscow and 169 miles from the border of China. The town is surrounded by dense forests and unforgiving terrain. Tynda Airport (Image: social media / east2west news) 07:46 Ryan Fahey The An-24 is a twin turboprop transport aircraft developed in the Soviet Union during the late 1950s. It is still widely used in Russia, which has a poor record on air safety in remote regions. The plane was designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in Kyiv, Ukraine (then part of the USSR). 07:45 Ryan Fahey The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Transport said it has launched a criminal investigation into the plane's disappearance. It had taken off from Blagoveshchensk airport (Image: social media / east2west news) 07:44 Ryan Fahey Russian emergency services have revealed details of the plane's final moments. As it reached its destination, the pilot failed to check in and air traffic control lost all contact with the aircraft. 'The An-24 plane was flying the Khabarovsk-Blagoveshchensk-Tynda route. Near the final point, it failed to check in. There is no contact with it,' the emergency services told Interfax news agency. 07:43 Ryan Fahey A desperate search was on for the Angara Airlines aircraft, which is said to have been used for almost 50 years. It disappeared from radar during poor weather near Tynda in southeastern Russia. Weather reports from the area show low cloud and rain. Khabarovsk airport (Image: social media / east2west news) 07:29 Ryan Fahey The An-24 turboprop aircraft, which is operated by Angara Airlines, fell off radar close to Tynda Airport in Amur, south east Russia.
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Plane carrying 50 people including children goes missing after 'trying to land'
An AN-24 plane, like the one that disappeared An aircraft carrying nearly 50 people including children has vanished without trace over Russia. Five children were among the 49 passengers on board when the AN-24 aircraft dropped off radar signalling in the south east of the country. The plane had departed from Blagoveshchensk after a two-hour delay, after a stopover during its flight from Khabarovsk to Tynda. This is a live blog. Please follow below for updates... 07:44 Ryan Fahey Russian emergency services have revealed details of the plane's final moments. As it reached its destination, the pilot failed to check in and air traffic control lost all contact with the aircraft. 'The An-24 plane was flying the Khabarovsk-Blagoveshchensk-Tynda route. Near the final point, it failed to check in. There is no contact with it,' the emergency services told Interfax news agency. 07:43 Ryan Fahey A desperate search was on for the Angara Airlines aircraft, which is said to have been used for almost 50 years. It disappeared from radar during poor weather near Tynda in southeastern Russia. Weather reports from the area show low cloud and rain. 07:29 Ryan Fahey The An-24 turboprop aircraft, which is operated by Angara Airlines, fell off radar close to Tynda Airport in Amur, south east Russia. MORE ON
Irish Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Daily Mirror
At least three dead after tourist vessel overturns
Three bodies have been recovered after a tourist boat in Vietnam capsized with 53 people on board. The boat - which had the registration number QN-7105 - was carrying 48 tourists and five crew members near Đầu Gỗ Cave off the coast of Ha Long Bay when it was hit by a sudden squall and overturned, according to local media. 10 people have been rescued so far, while three bodies have sadly been recovered from the water. Follow the latest updates below 14:44 KEY EVENT Local media is reporting another six bodies have been pulled from the South China Sea after a boat capsized in Ha Long Bay earlier today. It brings the total death toll to nine, reports Vietnam Plus. 14:42 Ryan Fahey The number of people rescued after a boat capsized in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay has increased to 12. 14:39 Ryan Fahey Local media is broadcasting footage of the rescue effort. A huge number of large rescue boats can be seen bobbing off the coast of Ha Long Bay. 14:34 Ryan Fahey A fierce storm is currently raging in the South China Sea and thought to be linked to deteriorating weather conditions in the region. It is likely responsible for the storm at Ha Long Bay. Storm Wipha, the third typhoon to hit the South China Sea this year, is expected to land in Vietnam next week. Air travel has already been disrupted, with Noi Bai Airport announcing nine flights had to be diverted to alternative airports. Another three flights had to be grounded due to adverse conditions. A woman being rescued from the tourist boat 14:29 Ryan Fahey Ha Long Bay is a popular UNESCO World Heritage coastal resort in northeast Vietnam which attracts 2.5million tourists each year. Huge numbers of boat tours and expeditions set off from the bay each day. It's a popular resort for scuba diving, rock climbing and hiking in the nearby national park. 14:24 Ryan Fahey In Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, a passenger boat carrying 48 passengers and 5 crew members capsized during todays storm. Rescue teams, including the Quang Ninh Provincial Border Guard, saved 12 people and recovered 3 bodies by 6:00pm. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. — Volcaholic (@volcaholic1) July 19, 2025 14:21 Ryan Fahey A rescue team was deployed to scour the ocean for survivors. As of 5.45pm local time (11.45am GMT), 10 people had been rescued. Three bodies were also retrieved. Vietnam News reported that the operation is continuing at "full speed". GRAB Vietnam boat disaster LIVE: At least three dead after tourist vessel overturns LINK: 14:19 Ryan Fahey A sudden gust of wind is said to be the culprit that caused a tourist boat to capsize off the coast of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. State-run media said a sudden squall hit the area near Đầu Gỗ Cave in Hạ Long Bay, leading to the capsizing of the boat. The boat had a registration number of QN-7105. 14:08 Ryan Fahey The boat was said to be carrying 53 people, including 48 tourists and five crew members.
