NYC Security Guard Honored After Fatal Mass Shooting

Aland Etienne, a 46-year-old Haitian immigrant and security guard, was laid to rest in Brooklyn after being killed during the July 28 Midtown Manhattan mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue. Etienne died bravely trying to trigger a panic button to stop the shooter, Shane Tamura, from advancing, actions credited with saving lives. The attack also killed Police Officer Didarul Islam, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, and Rudin employee Julia Hyman, while NFL staffer Craig Clementi survived. Over 300 mourners, including community leaders, city officials such as Mayor Adams, and members of the Haitian community, attended the funeral to honor Etienne’s heroism. Etienne, remembered for his humility, storytelling, and devotion to his family, was a father of four and grandfather of two. His youngest child, age five, remains unaware of his father's death.