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Investigators Probe Security Failures After Deadly Shooting at Blackstone Headquarters

Authorities confirmed the gunman’s suicide at the scene, prompting a full-scale review of the building’s security protocols.

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Overview

  • On July 28, shooter Shane Tamura, 27, entered the lobby of 345 Park Avenue and opened fire, killing four people including Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust CEO Wesley LePatner.
  • Shane Tamura died by suicide at the scene; investigators recovered a note in which he cited CTE and an intent to target NFL offices in the building.
  • The other victims included NYPD officer Didarul Islam, security guard Aland Etienne and Rudin Management employee Julia Hyman.
  • Blackstone has held memorials for LePatner and the other victims, reflecting on her leadership, mentorship and civic engagement.
  • Building owners and corporate tenants are conducting comprehensive reviews of lobby security and active-shooter preparedness in the wake of the attack.