Overview

• The funeral at Parkchester Jame Masjid began with separate women’s and men’s viewings, followed by a private prayer service and burial in Totowa, New Jersey.
• Commissioner Tisch elevated Islam posthumously to detective-first grade to honor his bravery as the first NYPD officer of Bangladeshi descent killed on duty.
• Uniformed officers from across the NYPD and FDNY joined elected officials and community mourners in saluting Islam outside Parkchester Jame Masjid.
• Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul offered condolences and support to Islam’s pregnant wife and two young sons.
• Islam’s father suffered a minor stroke upon learning of his death, underscoring the profound impact on his family and Bronx’s Bangladeshi community.