Funeral service underway NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in Midtown shooting
The NYPD officer slain during the
Mourners gathered at the Jame Masjid mosque in Parkchester to remember 36-year-old Didarul Islam, who was working in the lobby of 345 Park Avenue around 6:30 p.m. when police said gunman Shane Tamura entered and started shooting.
Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch are also expected to attend.
Islam, who normally worked in the Bronx’s 47 precinct, had taken a
Law enforcement officials said Tamura was
Islam leaves behind two young sons and a wife who is currently pregnant with their third child, according to relatives and city officials. He was a beloved member of the tight-knit Bangladeshi community, which has
The 27-year-old gunman fired indiscriminately throughout the building’s lobby and 33rd floor,
Police
Mayor Adams sent out a memo on Thursday urging New Yorkers struggling in the shooting’s aftermath to seek mental health support from the city’s free and confidential resources, including
“During times like these, it is important to know that your city has your back and that you are not alone,” he said in a statement.
In a
“We are all feeling that pain, and that looks different for everyone. But remember, if you are struggling, if you need help for anything, please reach out,” she said.
Visit the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health website for a full list of available resources.
