NYC office shooting: Security guard Aland Etienne among four killed, gunman Shane Tamura's target remains unclear

NYC shooting victims: Aland Etienne went to work on Monday morning, like he always did, committed to protecting the building and people around him, but by the end of the night, the 32BJ SEIU union member and security guard became one of four lives lost after being shot and killed inside a Midtown Manhattan office tower, as per a report.

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Midtown Manhattan Office Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Including Aland Etienne

Etienne was working as a security guard at 345 Park Avenue when a gunman, later identified as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old, opened fire inside the building, according to the Hindustan Times. Etienne, along with Julia Hyman, Wesley Lepatner, and Didarul Islam, was killed before Tamura ended up taking his own life, as per the report.

The union he was part of, 32BJ SEIU, described Etienne as someone who took his responsibilities with the utmost seriousness, as per The Hindustan Times report.


President of 32BJ SEIU, Manny Pastreich said that, “We extend our deep condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones tonight, including that of our own 32BJ SEIU security member Aland Etienne, a dedicated security officer who took his job duties extremely seriously,” as quoted by The Hindustan Times report

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Union Steps In to Support Workers After Deadly NYC Office Shooting

According to the union, Etienne’s coworkers, other security staff, and commercial cleaners, who are part of the union, were also on duty at the time of the shooting, as per the report. The union is now working with building management and the NYPD to support the investigation and is offering counselling to workers who witnessed the traumatic events, according to the report.

The 32BJ SEIU president said that, “We have been in touch with Aland Etienne’s family, and are working with building management and the NYPD to support their investigation. We are ensuring our members in the building receive the free union counseling and support services they deserve and need to manage this unspeakable loss," as quoted in The Hindustan Times report.

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Gunman Shane Tamura May Have Mistaken His Target Floor

Officials have said that Tamura may have mistakenly taken the wrong elevators in an attempt to reach the National Football League's office, located elsewhere in the building, as per the report. The reason for him to target the building still remains unclear, as per The Hindustan Times report.

Investigation Continues Into Midtown Manhattan Shooting Tragedy

However, authorities have confirmed Tamura had a history of mental health issues, who killed him shortly after shooting four people, as per the report. But the investigation is underway to find out the motive; the NYPD is collaborating with the FBI and Las Vegas law enforcement, among others, as reported by The Hindustan Times.

FAQs

Who was Aland Etienne?
Aland Etienne was a security guard and union member with 32BJ SEIU. He was killed while working at 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Who else was killed in the NYC shooting?
Julia Hyman, Wesley Lepatner, and Didarul Islam were also victims of the attack.