Julia Hyman, Cornell Grad and Rudin Associate, Among Victims Killed by Gunman in NYC
On July 28, 2025, a tragic mass shooting unfolded at 345 Park Avenue, a Midtown Manhattan office tower housing major companies including Rudin Management, Blackstone, KPMG, and the NFL headquarters. The gunman, 27‑year‑old Shane Devon Tamura, entered the lobby armed with an AR‑15 style rifle, fatally shooting four individuals before taking his own life on the building’s 33rd floor.
One of the victims was Julia Hyman, a 27‑year‑old Cornell graduate who had been working as an associate for Rudin Management for less than a year. According to officials, Tamura intended to target the NFL offices but mistakenly took the wrong elevator and ended up on the 33rd floor, where Julia tragically became the last person killed before Tamura took his own life.
Other victims included:
Didarul Islam, an off‑duty NYPD officer working security at the lobby, a Bangladeshi immigrant and father of two with a third child on the way.
Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, remembered as brilliant and generous.
Aland Etienne, a 46‑year‑old lobby security guard and union member, known for protecting others even at his own cost.
Tamura hailed from Las Vegas, had a background as a high school football player in Southern California, and reportedly had a documented history of mental health issues.
He left a handwritten note blaming the NFL for causing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and requesting post‑mortem evaluation of his brain—despite never playing professionally.
Investigators believe Tamura drove cross‑country from Las Vegas, carrying multiple weapons and ammo. Authorities are continuing their inquiry into how he acquired the rifle—parts of which he assembled himself, with one component reportedly provided by a supervisor at his Las Vegas job.
Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and other city leaders expressed deep sadness over the senseless loss, especially highlighting the bravery of Officer Islam and staffers caught in the attack. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for stronger national restrictions on assault weapons following the tragedy.
Quick Overview
Detail Description
Incident Location 345 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan
Date & Time July 28, 2025, around 6:30 p.m.
Suspect Shane Devon Tamura, 27, from Las Vegas, drove cross-country
Weapons AR‑15-style rifle assembled by suspect
Victims (4) Julia Hyman (Rudin Management), Didarul Islam (NYPD), Wesley LePatner (Blackstone), Aland Etienne (security guard)
Suspected Motive Blamed NFL for causing CTE; took wrong elevator and struck the Rudin floor instead