On July 29, an incident of shooting was reported in New York City, which took the lives of five people. Four people were found injured at the crime scene, with a person who was severely wounded by the unannounced attack. Among these people, an off-duty New York City Police Officer was also shot dead near the Manhattan Building. Furthermore, the police department wishes him the best for his afterlife and his contributions to the department. The crime scene was found near the Manhattan building, which includes major financial firms and NFL offices.
What does the Police Department say about the Manhattan Office Tower Shooting?
According to the police department, the person who shot the victims is identified as ‘Shane Tamura’, who wielded a loaded rifle in the middle of the square. The killer was a resident of Las Vegas, which is suspicious, as he came to New York City just to kill people. Moreover, he committed suicide just after the police tracked him, which concerned them about his mental health condition. According to the information, he had a history of deteriorating mental health, but it doesn’t justify this case. The police are not able to understand the motive behind the murder of 4 people, while one person was injured. Jessica Tisch, the Police Commissioner of New York City, is personally investigating this case to find out what happened.
In a news conference, Jessica Tisch mentioned that the police are trying to find out why Tamura chose that location. The Manhattan Office Tower is situated at 345 Park Avenue, where high-profile companies and the NFL headquarters are located. This location is now painted red with the blood of the innocents who became the victims of someone’s revenge plan.
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Who was the Police Officer killed at the Manhattan Office Tower?
According to the police, the off-duty officer who was killed in the Manhattan Office Tower was Didarul Islam. Didarul Islam had worked in the New York Police Department for 3.5 years, but not anymore. Moreover, he was a 36-year-old man who immigrated to New York to find a job and stability in the country. Additionally, he was a father of two sons and was to be a father of an unborn child, but unfortunately, he will never be able to see it.
While all this was happening, Mayor Eric Adams said that the person who was seriously injured at the crime scene didn’t show any advancement. Apart from this, many other people got minor injuries at the crime scene due to continuous gunfire in the building. Moreover, the police are still not sure about what happened at the crime scene and the reasons for the shooting.
What happened at the crime scene at the Manhattan Office Tower?
According to the information available, the CCTV footage has been extracted by the building officials. The criminal got out of a double-parked BMW car, carrying an M4 rifle in his hands, like he knew what he was doing. The next moment, he entered the building, shot the police officer, and started firing around the lobby continuously. Moreover, he has tried to kill every person who was trying to escape from the gunshots.
During the investigation, his car had a rifle case, a revolver, and some magazines spread across the seats. Moreover, Jessica Tisch has tried to track the previous locations of the criminal’s car, which stopped by several locations before reaching New York. He started driving from Las Vegas to Colorado, and stopped in New Jersey before arriving in New York City. Additionally, at Tamura’s address, no one was found inside when she conducted the investigation.
Reaction of the people who were in the building
An employee, Jessica Chen, confirmed that the gunshots were fired continuously and could be heard on the second floor. With their instincts, the people at the conference blocked the doors with tables and many heavy objects to protect themselves. People were seen running for their lives and taking cover to protect themselves from the attack. After an hour of staying rooted in their places, they were told by the police that the situation was under control. Additionally, the city was warned of the heavy traffic, as the building was now under police protection.
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Conclusion
The Police are trying to find out the reason for the attack, as the man looked determined to avenge something. Even if he had an unstable mental condition, something might have triggered him, which forced him to become violent. Therefore, the root cause must be known, and till then, security must be provided to the employees working in the building.
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