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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
What to know about the shooting at a New York City office tower that killed 4
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A man with a rifle killed an off-duty New York City police officer and three other people before taking his own life at a Manhattan office tower on Monday, according to officials. Law enforcement officials were working to unravel what took place and why this location may have been targeted in a city that had recently announced it was on pace to have its fewest people hurt by gunfire than any year in recent decades. Here are some things to know: What happened? A man exited a double parked BMW with an M4 rifle and then walked toward the building on Monday evening, according to surveillance video. He quickly opened fire on the NYPD officer as he entered the building before shooting a woman who tried to take cover, police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference on Monday night. He then started 'spraying' the lobby with gunfire. The man went to the elevator bank and shot a security guard who was taking cover behind a security desk and also another man in the lobby, Tisch said. The man took the elevator to the 33rd floor to a real estate management company and one person was shot and killed on that floor. The man then walked down a hallway and shot himself, she said. What do we know about the gunman? Police identified Shane Tamura of Las Vegas as the gunman, although his motive and reasoning for targeting the building was not immediately clear. Tamura had a 'documented mental health history,' Tisch said. His vehicle had traveled across the U.S. through Colorado on July 26 and then Nebraska and Iowa on July 27. It arrived in Columbia, New Jersey, as recently as Monday afternoon, before making it to New York City, she said. Officers found a rifle case, a revolver, magazines and ammunition in his car, Tisch said. No one answered the door at the address listed for Tamura in Las Vegas. Who were the victims? Didarul Islam, 36, had served as a police officer in New York City for 3 1/2 years. He was an immigrant from Bangladesh. Islam was married and had two young boys, Tisch said. His wife is pregnant with their third child. The names of the other victims, along with a man who was seriously wounded and remains in critical condition, have not yet been released. Where did the shooting happen? The shooting took place at 345 Park Avenue, a commercial office building in a busy area of midtown that is just a short walk north from Grand Central Terminal and about a block east of St. Patrick's Cathedral. The building's tenants include the NFL and Rudin Management, as well as finance companies KPMG and Blackstone. It also includes the consulate general of Ireland.
Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
Witnesses recount the moment shooting unfolded in Manhattan
Witnesses recount the moment a suspected gunman unleashed a barrage of gunfire inside a midtown Manhattan office building on 'Fox News @ Night.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shots Fired at New York City Building Housing Blackstone and NFL Offices
A lone shooter fired shots inside the Manhattan building that houses private-equity firm Blackstone's midtown office and other high-profile businesses. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Active shooter wearing bullet-proof vest guns down two people including cop in NYC
AN active shooter unleashed chaos in broad daylight in the heart of Manhattan, leaving a police officer and a civilian fighting for their lives. The gunfire erupted inside a swanky skyscraper on East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue on Monday — home to corporate giants Blackstone and the NFL. 2 2 A crazed gunman clad in a bulletproof vest and carrying an assault rifle stormed the building before barricading himself inside, law enforcement sources told the New York Post. In footage captured by Fox 5, officers were seen carrying a bloodied victim while others tended to a person lying on the ground outside. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots echoing through the area around nearby 51st Street and Park Avenue. One told the NY Post: 'It sounded like a barrage of shots …Like an automatic weapon. Like a high-capacity weapon.' A heavy police presence quickly flooded the block as officers from both the NYPD and the Sheriff's Department arrived in tactical gear with weapons drawn. At least one police officer was shot in a shootout with the gunman and is in critical condition, senior law enforcement officials told NBC News. Another civilian was also shot and remains in critical condition. According to reports on X, the terrifying attack reportedly prompted a Level 3 mobilization, one of the department's highest alerts, bringing in counter-terrorism units, a bomb squad, and a heavy weapons team. Emergency medical units were seen rushing to the 44th floor, while reports suggest the suspect may have barricaded himself on the 32nd floor. The NYPD has urged the public to steer clear of the area as the situation remains active. The force said in a post on X: "Expect emergency vehicles & delays in the surrounding area." .
Reuters
2 days ago
- Reuters
Two killed in shooting at Nevada casino, local media reports
July 28 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and at least three others injured by gunfire in a shooting at a casino in Reno, Nevada, early on Monday morning, according to media reports. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort. At least two people were killed and at least three others required hospitalization for their injuries, CNN reported, citing the local public health office. Officers with the Reno Police Department took a suspect into custody, according to a brief statement. The suspect was hospitalized, CNN reported, citing the same health office. The police did not immediately respond to inquiries. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was seen pacing in the parking lot for about 45 minutes before the shooting and his gun briefly jammed after he started shooting, CNN reported, citing an unnamed law enforcement officer. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve also told the Reno Gazette Journal that she believed that two people were dead. "We're trying to pull together what happened," Schieve told the newspaper. She said that she believed that two people were in critical condition. Reno is the second-largest city in Nevada after Las Vegas, and is similarly known for its casinos.
