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NFL, Folds of Honor Award Scholarships to Slain NYPD Detective's Children on First Responders Day

The tribute recognizes Det. Didarul Islam, killed in the July 28 Park Avenue shooting that also claimed three other lives.

Overview

  • NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell presented the scholarships at the 47th Precinct in the Bronx on Oct. 28.
  • The partnership with Folds of Honor will cover education costs for Islam’s sons Ahyan, 7, Azhaan, 5, and newborn Arham.
  • Family members expressed gratitude, noting Islam’s priority on his children’s schooling and the strain the loss has placed on them.
  • Islam, 36, was assigned to the 47th Precinct and was working a security detail at 345 Park Ave. when he was shot.
  • Police identified the gunman as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who killed three others and then himself after targeting the building that houses NFL offices.