Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Community Mourns Security Guard Killed in NYC Shooting
A security guard named Aland Etienne was shot and killed in a building in New York City.
People in his community, along with city leaders, held a funeral to remember him.
The person who shot him, Shane Tamura, also killed three other people before taking his own life.
Etienne was seen as a hero because he tried to help others during the shooting.
Many people have donated money to help Etienne's family.
Security guard Aland Etienne was mourned by community and city officials.
Etienne was killed in a shooting at a New York City office building on July 28.
The shooter, Shane Tamura, killed four people, including Etienne, before taking his own life.
Etienne was remembered for his heroism and efforts to save others.
A GoFundMe page for Etienne's children raised almost $200,000.
- Who
- Aland Etienne and Shane Tamura, along with other victims and mourners.
- What
- A security guard was killed in a shooting at a New York City office building.
- When
- July 28
- Where
- 345 Park Avenue, New York City
- Why
- The shooter's motive was related to football-related brain injuries; exact motivations of all involved are still unknown.
- Victim
- Aland Etienne
- Shooter
- Shane Tamura
- Location
- 345 Park Avenue, NYC
- Date of Shooting
- July 28
- Number of Victims
- 4
- Age of Etienne
- 46