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Slain NYPD Officer Didarul Islam Laid to Rest in Bronx After Large-Scale Funeral

Thousands of uniformed officers joined city leaders at the Bronx mosque to honor the Bangladeshi immigrant who received a posthumous promotion to detective first grade.

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Pallbearers with the NYPD Ceremonial Unit carry the casket of officer Didarul Islam during his funeral, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Community members bow in prayer during the funeral services Thursday.
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Overview

  • Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant and three-and-a-half-year NYPD veteran, was killed by shooter Shane Tamura during a private security detail at 345 Park Avenue on July 28.
  • Funeral services at Parkchester Jame Masjid on July 31 included separate viewings for women and men, a private prayer service and a dignified transfer of Islam’s body.
  • Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch elevated Islam to detective first grade during the service, honoring his sacrifice with one of the department’s highest investigative ranks.
  • A procession of thousands of uniformed officers lined the streets, carried a flag-draped casket and accompanied Islam’s burial in Totowa, New Jersey.
  • City officials and the public continue to grieve while authorities probe the mass shooting and renewed discussions unfold over gun violence prevention and mental health support.