The Yankees praise NYPD officials who were killed in a moment of silence after their death
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New York Yankees Before the first pitch of Tuesday’s matchup with Tampa Bay Rays, there was a moment of silence in honor of NYPD executive Didarul Islam.
“Before to tonight’s game, we embraced a moment of silence in the memory of Didarul Islam, NYPD police officer from Didarul Islam, who was tragically killed in a shooting in Midtown yesterday.” The Yankees wrote in X.
The office building was the site of A. Mass shooting It left five people dead, including Didalur, when the gunmen set fire inside before taking their own life.
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Yankee Stadium is playing against the Tampa Bay Rays in New York, New York on May 3, 2025 (New York Yankees/Getty Images)
The high-rise office tower is located on 52nd Avenue and Park Avenue in Manhattan, home to Yankee Stadium, where neighbors in the Bronx are neighbours.
“The entire Yankees organization expresses sadness to the families of other victims of this meaningless act of violence, as well as those families,” the Yankees statement concluded.
The Yankees chased Rays 3-0 in three innings on Tuesday night.
Flags from government buildings in the city were placed in honor of Islam on Tuesday, as confirmed by New York Mayor Eric Adams.
The building where the shooting took place is home to the NFL headquarters.
NFL’s Roger Goodell praises NYPD officials who were killed in NYC shooting
A note obtained by Fox News Digital, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell At least one NFL employee has been confirmed to be “severely injured” but listed in stable condition.
Goodell also thanked Islam for the sacrifice.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised NYPD officer Didalur Islam. (Imagine/AP)
“We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded quickly and decisively to this threat, and to the Islamic officers who gave their lives to protect others,” the memo said.
The 36-year-old had gained momentum four years ago before being shot on Monday evening. He is the married father of two young boys and his wife is pregnant with a third child, said NYPD commissioner Jessica Tish.
New York Police Department officials will respond to a shooting at 345 Park Ave., New York on Monday, July 28th, 2025. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Islam was assigned to District 47 of the NYPD in the Bronx. He was one of two uniformed officers in the Park Avenue building when the shooting occurred.
NYPD Islam “represents the best in our department.”
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“When his life tragically shortened today, he was protecting New Yorkers from danger,” the NYPD added. “We will participate in prayer at this time of incomprehensible pain. We will respect his legacy forever.”
Fox News’ Scott Thompson and Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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