Midtown Manhattan Shooting Shocks Legal and Financial Community
New York, NY – July 29, 2025 – A tragic shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has left the legal and financial communities reeling, as a gunman entered a prominent office tower housing major law firms and financial institutions, killing four people, including an NYPD officer, before taking his own life. The incident, which occurred during the evening rush hour on Monday, July 28, 2025, has prompted widespread condolences, heightened security concerns, and renewed discussions about gun violence in the United States.
The 44-story skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue is home to high-profile tenants, including the headquarters of the National Football League (NFL), investment giant Blackstone, accounting firm KPMG, and the real estate firm Rudin Management, which owns the building. Several law firms, including Loeb & Loeb, also maintain offices in the tower, making it a hub for legal and financial activity in New York City’s bustling Midtown East business district.
According to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas, entered the building’s lobby just after 6:30 p.m., armed with an M4 assault rifle. Surveillance footage captured Tamura exiting a black BMW, which he had driven cross-country from Nevada, and immediately opening fire on an off-duty NYPD officer, Didarul Islam, 36, who was working a private security shift. Officer Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant and father of two with a third child on the way, was fatally shot and later honored as a hero by city officials. “He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He made the ultimate sacrifice,” Tisch said at a press conference.
Tamura continued his rampage through the lobby, fatally shooting Wesley LePatner, 43, a senior managing director at Blackstone and a prominent figure in the firm’s real estate division, and Aland Etienne, 46, a security guard described as a “New York hero” by his union. Tamura then proceeded to the elevator bank, where he allowed one woman to pass unharmed before taking an elevator to the 33rd floor, where Rudin Management’s offices are located. There, he killed Julia Hyman, 27, an associate at the real estate firm, before fatally shooting himself in the chest. A fifth victim, an NFL employee, was seriously injured and remains in critical but stable condition, according to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, but authorities have uncovered significant details about Tamura’s background. Las Vegas law enforcement reported that Tamura had a documented history of mental health issues, including involuntary hospitalizations in 2022 and 2023. A note found in Tamura’s possession expressed grievances against the NFL, specifically referencing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to head trauma. Tamura, who played high school football in California but never in the NFL, appeared to believe he suffered from CTE, though the condition can only be diagnosed posthumously. Mayor Eric Adams noted that Tamura likely intended to target the NFL’s offices but took the wrong elevator, thwarting his plan.
The legal community at 345 Park Avenue was deeply affected, though firms like Loeb & Loeb confirmed that all their employees were safe. Mitchell Nussbaum, co-chair of Loeb & Loeb, expressed relief for his colleagues’ safety while mourning the loss of others, stating, “We are devastated to hear about others who were injured or killed in this senseless tragedy.” In response to the incident, many firms, including Blackstone and KPMG, closed their offices on Tuesday, instructing employees to work from home.
The shooting has reignited debates about workplace safety and gun control. The building’s open lobby, typical of many corporate towers, has prompted discussions about enhanced security measures, such as restricted elevator access and increased security personnel. A Goldman Sachs spokesperson told Reuters that