Bronx Funeral Held for NYPD Officer Killed in Manhattan Mass Shooting

NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, the first NYPD officer of Bangladeshi descent to be killed in the line of duty, was fatally shot during a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building while working a private security detail. The shooter, Shane Tamura, killed four people including Islam before taking his own life, leaving behind a suicide note blaming the NFL for his health issues despite no direct connection to the league. Islam, a three-year veteran assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx, is survived by his wife, who is eight months pregnant, and two young sons. His funeral is being held at the Parkchester Jame Masjid mosque in the Bronx, featuring separate viewings for women and men, followed by a prayer service and interment in New Jersey. The Bangladeshi community in Parkchester is mourning his loss deeply, honoring his generosity, faith, and dedication to both his community and the NYPD. Dignitaries including Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch have paid respects, with a solemn procession and police honors marking the occasion.