A street in the Bronx's Soundview neighborhood was officially co-named "Detective First Grade Didarul Islam Way" on Saturday, July 18, 2026, honoring a Bangladeshi-American NYPD officer killed in the line of duty nearly a year earlier.
Detective Islam was working a security assignment at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on July 28, 2025, when a gunman opened fire in the lobby at approximately 6:28 p.m. Islam was the first person fatally shot in the attack.
What happened in the Manhattan shooting
Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, entered the building with an AR-15-style rifle and opened fire. The rampage killed three other victims and injured several more before Tamura took an elevator to the 33rd floor, where he died by suicide.
Authorities determined that Tamura believed he was suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, and blamed the NFL for his condition. A postmortem examination confirmed he had CTE.
Recognition of service and sacrifice
Islam was born in Bangladesh and immigrated to the United States. He served with the NYPD for nearly four years, earning respect from colleagues and the community for his professionalism and dedication. After his death, the NYPD posthumously promoted him to Detective First Grade.
At the co-naming ceremony, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described Islam as a "courageous officer, devoted husband, loving father, and proud member of New York City's diverse community." The naming, Tisch said, "ensures his legacy of service and sacrifice will be remembered for generations."
Family and community presence
Islam's wife was pregnant with their third child at the time of his death; the child was born after his passing. His wife and three children attended the street-naming ceremony on Saturday, an occasion observers described as especially emotional.
Family, fellow officers, community members, elected officials, and senior NYPD leaders gathered for the tribute. Community leaders described the co-naming as more than a tribute to a fallen officer — it is a recognition of a Bangladeshi-American who gave his life protecting others. The newly designated street will stand as a permanent reminder of his heroism and inspire future generations of New Yorkers.