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
61-year-old Sharon killed by ex-boyfriend in Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium shooting, Craig Sipe charged with murder
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Craig Alan Sipe, 63, of Akron, has been charged with aggravated murder following a fatal shooting at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, according to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting inside the fitness facility on 4th Street at approximately 9:30 a.m.
During the initial investigation, authorities determined that a 61-year-old woman had been shot and seriously injured.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from her injuries, police confirmed. Her name has not been officially released by authorities.
According to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, preliminary findings indicate that the suspect targeted one victim before fleeing the area. Investigators believe the shooting was domestic-related, although authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about the circumstances that led to the violence.
Sipe, who is from Akron, later turned himself in to Cuyahoga Falls police. He was taken into custody and transported to the Summit County Jail.
Authorities have charged Sipe with one count of aggravated murder in connection with the woman’s death. He was expected to be arraigned on Monday, October 19, according to the information released about the case.
The charge represents an allegation, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
The Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium was closed following the shooting and was scheduled to remain closed through Monday, October 19, 2026, as the investigation continued.
Police have not released additional information about the events leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Investigators said further details would be shared as they become available and when appropriate.
The City of Cuyahoga Falls also expressed condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with the loss.
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department continues to investigate the fatal shooting. Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity, and additional details about the case remain limited.
The investigation is ongoing as officials work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.