Crime
26-year-old Julia Hyman Killed in Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting
NEW YORK, NY — Julia Hyman, a 26-year-old associate at Rudin Management and a 2020 graduate of Cornell University, has been identified as one of the four victims killed in Monday evening’s mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office tower.
Hyman was employed by Rudin Management, the real estate firm that owns 345 Park Avenue, the site of the shooting.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she held an associate position with the company.
In a statement, the Rudin family expressed their sorrow over the tragic event:
“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.”
The family also extended their gratitude to emergency personnel, including the NYPD, FBI, EMS, and other first responders for their swift and courageous response.
“We also thank the Mayor and Police Commissioner for their leadership. The building will remain closed today as the authorities continue their investigations. As New Yorkers, we stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of this hatred, we grieve with the families and loved ones of those lost, and we pray for the full recovery of those injured.”
Earlier the same day, financial firm Blackstone confirmed that one of their top executives, 41-year-old Wesley LePatner, was also among those killed.
LePatner served as the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT).
The shooting also claimed the life of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and one additional victim, whose identity has not yet been publicly released.
The assailant, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, opened fire in the building’s lobby and later on the 33rd floor before taking his own life.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack.
Crime
Video Shows Henry County Officer Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old Tyrie During Foot Chase in Stockbridge
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — A 16-year-old boy identified by family members as Tyrie was fatally shot by a Henry County police officer Tuesday evening after a foot chase near a Krispy Kreme, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The shooting occurred around 6:33 p.m. on November 3, in the parking lot of the Krispy Kreme on Highway 138 West.
The GBI said an officer approached two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, and spoke with them briefly.
According to investigators, the officer then instructed the 17-year-old to remove his hands from his pockets.
The GBI said the older teen passed a handgun to the 16-year-old, who ran from the officer while carrying the weapon.
The officer pursued the teen on foot and ordered him to drop the gun, the GBI said. Investigators reported that the teen did not drop it, and the officer fired, striking him.
The 16-year-old died at the scene. A gun was recovered.
Family members identified the teen as Tyrie and described him as a son, brother, uncle, friend and a young person who was full of life. One family member also described him as kind and smart and said he was their daughter’s first love. The family has questioned the account of the incident and called for answers.
The GBI is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the agency at 770-388-5019. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 800-597-8477 or through the GBI’s online tip system.