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Family of Slain NYPD Detective Islam Speaks Out as New Shooter Footage Surfaces

A rare family press gathering underscored his enduring legacy as a unifying force in Bronx neighborhoods

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Det. Islam’s father Mohammed Abdur Rob spoke to reporters alongside Islam’s mother, his two sisters and young sons, ages 4 and 7. A portrait of Islam in uniform was displayed on a coffee table.
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Overview

  • Islam’s father delivered emotional remarks from the family’s Parkchester home, expressing pride in his son’s life and requesting prayers for his grandsons.
  • Brother-in-law Zamilur Rahman called Islam a hero and highlighted how his death united New Yorkers across religious and political divides.
  • Sisters of Detective Islam encouraged fellow officers to continue serving with the same dedication that defined his career.
  • ABC News obtained new footage showing shooter Shane Tamura’s May arrest for driving without a license and a 911 call by his mother reporting him armed and suicidal.
  • Islam’s pregnant wife and two young sons remain in mourning as NYPD memorials and public tributes reinforce his enduring impact.