NYPD Officer Remembered at Funeral in Bronx

In the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx, NYPD officers gathered to pay tribute to their fallen colleague, Didalur Islam, who tragically lost his life in a shooting. He was on assignment when the incident occurred on Park Avenue, a moment that shocked many.

On Thursday, NYPD officials expressed their gratitude and admiration for 36-year-old Islam. He was fatally shot earlier this week when a gunman entered an office building in Midtown Manhattan.

Islam was one of four lives taken in that devastating shooting, which also left one person seriously hurt. An immigrant from Bangladesh, he was a father of two, with another child on the way.

“My heart is broken, but it’s somewhat reassuring to think that his sacrifice might have saved others that day,” he read from a message his wife had shared. “People who were able to return home to their families that night. I want to thank the NYPD and our community for their support. The NYPD is a vital part of this city,” the message said.

At a service honoring Islam, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish posthumously promoted him to the rank of detective first-year. This rank is one of the highest in the investigative field within the department.

“Becoming a first-year detective is a respected honor. It’s a mark of trust and skill. Although Didalur Islam didn’t complete the path of a detective, he truly embodied the values and dedication one expects,” Tish remarked.

The Islamic service began with a viewing at Parkchester Jame Masjid, a local mosque. Officers formed a respectful line outside, appearing dignified in their uniforms.

Islam is set to be laid to rest in a cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey.

Mayor Eric Adams noted that Islam had served with the NYPD for nearly four years. The tragic events unfolded in the Park Avenue Tower lobby when the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, opened fire shortly after entering the building. He first shot a security guard before continuing his rampage.

It was reported that Tamura later claimed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a serious condition linked to repeated head injuries. He expressed a desire for his brain to be examined posthumously to explore this issue more deeply.

Originally from Southern California, Tamura had spent significant time in both Santa Clarita and Granada Hills before relocating to Las Vegas as an adult.