Didarul Islam

Didarul Islam (; c. 1989 - July 28, 2025) was a Bangladeshi-American NYPD officer. He was killed in the line of duty during the 2025 Manhattan office shooting, where he attempted to intervene in a mass shooting while off-duty but in uniform.
Career
Islam was a Bangladeshi-American police officer who joined the NYPD in 2021, serving in the 47th Precinct in the Bronx. He also worked off-duty security jobs to support his family.
Personal life
Islam originally from Kulaura in the Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh, emigrated to New York in 2009 at around age 20. He lived in the Parkchester section of the Bronx with his wife, Jamila Akhter, their two young sons, and his elderly parents.
Death
On July 28, 2025, Islam was providing security at a corporate office near 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan when a gunman opened fire inside the building. Islam was reportedly the first to respond and attempted to confront the shooter when he was fatally shot. Three others were also killed in the incident. His actions were credited with saving multiple lives by slowing down the shooter.
He was posthumously promoted to Detective First Grade and honored as a hero by city officials and the public.
Legacy and recognition

Islam was widely praised as a hero, and his death drew condolences from both American and Bangladeshi leaders. Fundraisers and community support initiatives were launched to support his family, raising over $250,000 within days. The NYPD and community leaders have proposed renaming a portion of a Bronx street in his honor.

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