Crime
Security guard Aland Etienne Killed in Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting
NEW YORK, NY — Julia Hyman, a 26-year-old Cornell University graduate and associate at Rudin Management, has been confirmed as one of the victims in Monday’s deadly mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Hyman was killed in her office on the 33rd floor, tragically caught in the path of gunman Shane Tamura, who, according to investigators, mistakenly accessed the wrong elevator and ended up on the floor occupied by Rudin Management instead of his intended target—the National Football League’s headquarters.
Hyman’s death brings the total number of fatalities to four, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, 36; Blackstone senior managing director Wesley LePatner, 43; and security officer Aland Etienne.
The attack began shortly after 6:30 p.m., when Tamura entered the lobby of the high-rise and opened fire, striking the officer assigned to a corporate security detail and a woman attempting to flee.
He then moved toward the elevators, shooting Etienne at his security post before reaching the 33rd floor and fatally shooting Hyman.
The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, drove cross-country armed with an M4-style rifle, allegedly planning a targeted attack on the NFL due to grievances involving chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to football-related head trauma.
Tamura left behind a handwritten note referencing CTE and former NFL player Terry Long.
Authorities believe he intended to confront the league over its handling of the condition but ended up on the wrong floor and killed employees of unrelated firms. Tamura ultimately turned the weapon on himself after the shooting spree.
In a statement, the Rudin family expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss:
“The Rudin family and everyone at our company are devastated by yesterday’s senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured and lost last night, including our cherished Rudin colleague, a brave New York City police officer, a beloved lobby security guard, and an employee at a tenant firm.”
Blackstone, where victim Wesley LePatner served as Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), also closed its Manhattan offices in the wake of the tragedy.
“We are heartbroken to share that our colleague, Wesley LePatner, was among those who lost their lives in the tragic incident at 345 Park Avenue. Words cannot express the devastation we feel,” Blackstone said in a statement.
Labor union 32BJ SEIU identified Aland Etienne as a member and praised his service:
“Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such,” said union president Manny Pastreich, noting that the union is working with law enforcement and building management while offering counseling to affected members.
Meanwhile, the NFL confirmed that one of its employees was seriously injured in the attack but is in stable condition. In a memo to staff, Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized that all other personnel were accounted for and safe.
Other firms with offices in the building, including KPMG, closed operations on Tuesday. In a statement, the accounting giant expressed gratitude to first responders:
“Our hearts are with the victims of this horrific act and their families, as well as all of our neighbors in 345 Park. This was a terrible, tragic, and frightening event.”
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are working to determine how Tamura gained access to the building and what security measures may have been bypassed. Mayor Eric Adams said preliminary findings show Tamura accessed the wrong elevator bank, leading him to Rudin Management’s offices instead of the NFL’s.
Police continue to comb through evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the full sequence of events behind one of the deadliest mass shootings in Manhattan in recent years.
Crime
Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin Fatally Stabs Mother Zoya Shablykin and Three Others at Key Peninsula Home
Five people, including the suspect, are dead following a violent stabbing incident and subsequent deputy-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin.
Investigators say the incident began as a reported protection order violation and escalated into a deadly stabbing attack in a residential cul-de-sac.
Dispatchers received the first 911 call at approximately 8:41 a.m. reporting an “order violation in progress.” According to the sheriff’s office, an adult male had gone to a residence despite a no-contact protection order involving a female occupant of the home.
Deputies later clarified that although a protection order had been granted, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect and therefore was not legally enforceable at the time.
Deputies were en route to serve the order when the situation rapidly escalated.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., additional emergency calls reported that the man was actively stabbing individuals outside the home. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with at least one victim attacked in the middle of the street in front of multiple bystanders.
A deputy arrived on scene minutes later.
According to Officer Shelbie Boyd, spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), gunfire was reported at 9:33 a.m.
“We have the adult male suspect who was shot by the deputy,” Boyd said during a press briefing.
Shablykin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the exchange of gunfire but confirmed that the investigation remains active.
Deputies located four adult victims at the scene.
Three were pronounced dead at the residence. A fourth victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries.
One of the victims was identified as 52-year-old Zoya Shablykin, the suspect’s mother.
Authorities stated that relationships between the suspect and the additional victims remain under investigation.
Witness accounts suggest that neighbors may have intervened in an attempt to stop the attack.
Court records linked to the residence show that in April 2025, Zoya Shablykin petitioned for a protection order against her adult son. The order was granted in May.
In her petition, she alleged ongoing threats, harassment, and erratic behavior, including prior physical aggression. The filing referenced concerns about his mental health and stated he had previously pushed and threatened her.
The protection order prohibited the son from possessing weapons and from coming within 1,000 feet of his mother, her home, vehicle, or workplace. The order also required him to comply with a treatment plan and prescribed medications.
Investigators confirmed that although the order had been approved by the court, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect at the time of the incident. Deputies were attempting to serve the documentation when the stabbing occurred.
Court records indicate Shablykin had multiple prior contacts with law enforcement dating back to 2020, primarily involving traffic-related offenses, including driving without a valid license and refusing to identify himself during traffic stops. Records reflect at least 14 separate cases. A 2023 trespassing charge was dismissed.
A family acquaintance told media outlets that other immediate family members were not present at the residence during the attack and were safe elsewhere at the time of the incident.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team are continuing to investigate both the stabbing deaths and the deputy-involved shooting. Authorities have not yet released the names of the additional victims pending notification of next of kin.
Officials described the event as a tragic escalation of a domestic situation that unfolded rapidly despite law enforcement response efforts.
Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.