NEW YORK CITY, NY – A couple of fundraisers meant to help the family of the slain NYPD officer who was fatally shot during the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan earlier in July have reportedly raised over $250K collectively, with those mourning the officer’s untimely death describing him as a hero during his final moments.
Officer Didarul Islam was among those tragically gunned down during a mass shooting at a shared office building located at 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan on July 28th, where police say a lone gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, fatally shot four people inside the office building before taking his own life.
Officials say Tamura’s motive pertained to a grievance he had with the NFL, which was one of the entities that shared a space in the building, saying a suicide note found in Tamura’s pocket referenced his difficulties with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an injury commonly associated with repeated exposure to head injuries/concussions.
According to reports, Tamura casually entered the building with an M4 rifle in hand, immediately opening fire in the lobby, killing the 36-year-old officer and two others identified as Aland Etienne and Wesley LePatner before making his way to the elevator.
Upon exiting the elevator at the 33rd floor, Tamura reportedly opened fire again, killing a woman identified as Julia Hyman before he turned the weapon on himself.
One of the two fundraisers established to support the family of Officer Islam was set up by FundTheFirst.com, which has amassed slightly over $225K on its own as of this writing.
The fundraiser emphasizes that Officer Islam was more than just an officer, noting, “he was a devoted father to two young boys, a beloved son, a caring husband, and a big brother not only to his sisters but to countless cousins, both here and in Bangladesh.”
A second fundraiser meant to assist the fallen officer’s family was set up on GoFundMe by Queens Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Grech, which has raised nearly $61,000 to date.
Despite admittedly not having any personal or familial connection to Officer Islam, Grech professed a sense of duty to use his influence to help the fallen officer’s family, writing in the synopsis of the fundraiser, “As a person that values the dedication and service to the City of New York by those in the NYPD, I felt compelled to act.”
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Manhattan, NYPD Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry shared a statement regarding Officer Islam, saying, “PO Didarul Islam was a hero from the moment he put on our uniform. When pure evil showed up on his post last night, he stood between that evil and innocent people. Police officers are mourning him as a friend and co-worker, but we ask all New Yorkers to honor him as the hero he was.”
Officer Didarul Islam was among those tragically gunned down during a mass shooting at a shared office building located at 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan on July 28th, where police say a lone gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, fatally shot four people inside the office building before taking his own life.
Officials say Tamura’s motive pertained to a grievance he had with the NFL, which was one of the entities that shared a space in the building, saying a suicide note found in Tamura’s pocket referenced his difficulties with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an injury commonly associated with repeated exposure to head injuries/concussions.
According to reports, Tamura casually entered the building with an M4 rifle in hand, immediately opening fire in the lobby, killing the 36-year-old officer and two others identified as Aland Etienne and Wesley LePatner before making his way to the elevator.
Upon exiting the elevator at the 33rd floor, Tamura reportedly opened fire again, killing a woman identified as Julia Hyman before he turned the weapon on himself.
One of the two fundraisers established to support the family of Officer Islam was set up by FundTheFirst.com, which has amassed slightly over $225K on its own as of this writing.
The fundraiser emphasizes that Officer Islam was more than just an officer, noting, “he was a devoted father to two young boys, a beloved son, a caring husband, and a big brother not only to his sisters but to countless cousins, both here and in Bangladesh.”
A second fundraiser meant to assist the fallen officer’s family was set up on GoFundMe by Queens Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Grech, which has raised nearly $61,000 to date.
Despite admittedly not having any personal or familial connection to Officer Islam, Grech professed a sense of duty to use his influence to help the fallen officer’s family, writing in the synopsis of the fundraiser, “As a person that values the dedication and service to the City of New York by those in the NYPD, I felt compelled to act.”
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Manhattan, NYPD Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry shared a statement regarding Officer Islam, saying, “PO Didarul Islam was a hero from the moment he put on our uniform. When pure evil showed up on his post last night, he stood between that evil and innocent people. Police officers are mourning him as a friend and co-worker, but we ask all New Yorkers to honor him as the hero he was.”
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