New york,29July(HS): On a Monday evening, a gunman with an AR-15-style rifle opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, resulting in the death of five individuals, including a New York City police officer, Didarul Islam, 36, who had been working in a security role in the building. The chaotic incident left four others dead .

Islam, who served at the Bronx’s 47th Precinct for three and a half years, was an immigrant from Bangladesh and a devoted family man, with two children and a third on the way.

The shooter, identified as Shane Devon Tamura, 27, from Las Vegas, ended his own life after the rampage, which unfolded as workers were preparing to leave the office. The shooting created widespread panic, trapping building employees, including those from major firms like the NFL and KPMG, in lockdown for two hours amid escalating chaos.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported that Tamura had a documented mental health history, but the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Mayor Eric Adams expressed sadness over the tragic event, emphasizing the heroism of Officer Islam, who died as he lived. The department and authorities are in the process of investigating the incident to determine the gunman's reasons for targeting the building.

Overall, the shooting left a profound shock throughout the community, with five innocent lives lost, prompting discussions about public safety and mental health in the wake of violence. The families of the victims are mourning their losses, and tributes to Officer Islam’s service to the city are being shared among officials and loved ones.

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