Midtown MASS SHOOTING at NYC Office Tower!

A lone gunman stormed the lobby of 345 Park Avenue and killed multiple people in a mass shooting that ended with his suicide and left lasting trauma for New York City.

At a Glance

• A 27‑year‑old man from Las Vegas entered 345 Park Avenue on July 28, 2025, with an assault-style rifle.
• Four people were killed—including a Blackstone executive, an off‑duty NYPD officer, and a security guard—and one person was critically injured.
• The shooter died by suicide on the 33rd floor; authorities believe he intended to target the NFL offices.
• The suspect carried a note claiming he had CTE and blamed professional football for his condition.
• Blackstone described it as possibly the worst day in its forty-year history.

Scene of the Attack

On Monday evening around 6:30 p.m., the gunman arrived in a double‑parked BMW, entered the lobby, and opened fire. His first victim was off‑duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was working a private detail and died while protecting others. In the ensuing chaos, a Blackstone executive, security staff, and a real‑estate employee were shot before the suspect took an elevator to the 33rd floor of Rudin Management’s offices and ended his life.

A separate individual, believed to be an NFL employee, was critically wounded but survived.
Watch the full report: “NYC Gunman Kills Four, Including Blackstone Executive” · Bloomberg

Victims and Responses

Blackstone confirmed one of the victims as Senior Managing Director Wesley LePatner, the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of BREIT. A Yale graduate and former Goldman executive, she was widely respected both inside and outside the firm. Officer Islam, a four‑year NYPD veteran from the Bronx, leaves behind a pregnant wife and two young children — he was hailed as a hero by city officials. Building security guard Aland Etienne was also killed, remembered by his union as dedicated to keeping others safe.

Blackstone executives called the event the “worst day in the firm’s history” and announced temporary office closure and company-wide virtual meetings amid grief and shock. The NFL confirmed one employee was seriously injured and directed staff to work remotely as security reviews began.

Motive, Investigation & Security Fallout

Authorities believe the shooter intended to target the NFL’s headquarters within the building, blaming the league in a note for causing CTE. He claimed in his writing, “Study my brain please. I’m sorry,” though he never played professionally and had no verified brain injury. Investigators characterized him as mentally ill, pointing to two prior mental-health holds in Nevada. His vehicle contained additional weapons and prescription medication when recovered.

Mayor Eric Adams ordered flags at half-staff and pledged enhanced security measures at major office towers citywide. The FBI joined the NYPD in the ongoing investigation into the shooter’s travels and motive. Building operators and tenants are now reviewing safety protocols in light of panic inside what had been considered a secure corporate zone.