City Marks Anniversary of Midtown Shooting as New Security Labor Law Takes Effect

New York City officials gathered Tuesday to observe the one-year anniversary of a fatal shooting at 345 Park Avenue, a tragedy that claimed the lives of four individuals. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch led the memorial, which honored the victims, including NYPD Detective Didarul Islam and security officer Aland Etienne.

Detective Islam, 36, was working an off-duty security detail in the building’s lobby when he was killed. A member of the 47th Precinct in the Bronx, Islam is remembered as the first NYPD officer of Bangladeshi descent to die in the line of duty. Earlier this month, a street in the Bronx was renamed in his honor to commemorate his service.

Authorities reported that the perpetrator, Shane Tamura, had traveled from Las Vegas with an assault-style rifle, allegedly intending to target the NFL headquarters. Investigators believe the gunman mistakenly entered the wrong floors of the Park Avenue office tower before barricading himself on the 33rd floor, where he later died by suicide.

In conjunction with the anniversary, the city officially enacted the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act. Named for the security officer who lost his life while attempting to secure the building’s elevators during the attack, the legislation introduces significant changes for the private security sector. Starting January 1, 2027, the law mandates a minimum wage of $22.20 per hour for private security officers. Additionally, the measure requires employers to provide health benefits—or a corresponding stipend—along with paid vacation and holiday time. This marks the first minimum wage law specifically for the private sector in New York City since 1964.

While the ceremony focused on the collective grief of the city, it also highlighted the ongoing legislative efforts to improve safety and labor standards for those working in security roles across the five boroughs.