Authorities have identified Aland Erienne as one of the four victims in the recent NYC shootings, find out more about him and the shootings below
The mass shooting took place in Midtown Manhattan, leaving four people dead and shaking New York City to its core.
Authorities have identified Shane Tamura as the NYC shooter who stormed the 345 Park Avenue skyscraper just before 6:30 p.m. Tamura reportedly opened fire and fatally shot three civilians and a police officer. As panic echoed through the upper floors, police officers quickly evacuated the building and later discovered Tamura’s body on the 33rd floor, where he had apparently taken his own life.
Shane Devon Tamura, 27, went into 345 Park Ave. in midtown just after the end of business Monday armed with an M4 rifle and opened fire in the lobby and again on the 33rd floor before he eventually killed himself with having a documented mental health history.
Who is security guard Aland Etienne, killed by Shane Devon Tamura in Manhattan, New York City shooting
32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich identified the third victim as dedicated security officer Aland Etienne, who "took his job duties extremely seriously," and will be remembered as a hero. Etienne's partner of eight years, Rachel Paoli, is the mother of their son, who will turn… pic.twitter.com/FOFebno9Xp
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Aland Etienne has been identified as the security guard killed in last night’s Manhattan shooting.
New York's gun laws left him an easy target and defenseless.
Imagine the lives he could have saved. pic.twitter.com/LUGq6oLOZU
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As investigators continue to uncover the exact motives behind the attack, the city mourns the loss of four innocent lives.
Aland Etienne identified as fourth victim in NYC shooting
Officials have confirmed that Aland Etienne, who is a unionized security guard and off-duty NYPD officer, was among the four victims killed in the recent Midtown Manhattan shooting. Etienne was stationed at 345 Park Avenue when 27-year-old Shane Tamura opened fire inside an office building. After the shootings, the shooter ultimately turned the gun on himself. Amongst the other victims were Julia Hyman, Wesley Lepatner, and Didarul Islam. According to reports, Tamura had intended to target the NFL’s office but ended up on a different floor after taking the wrong elevator.
Tributes and condolences
Following the news about the shootings, tributes have come pouring from various sources. Manny Pastreich, who is the president of 32BJ SEIU, praised Etienne’s dedication and stated:
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 officer who took his job duties extremely seriously.”
The union also added a message stating:
Aland was not just a colleague; he was a friend and protector. His presence made the workplace feel safer.”
Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Joanna Higgins also issued a statement saying:
Officer Etienne served his community with courage, both in uniform and out. His loss is deeply felt across our department.”
Another one of his coworkers wrote on social media, saying:
He always checked on us during night shifts. A calm, kind man. This loss is just unreal.”
Aland Etienne biography and age
Aland Etienne was a security guard who was recently killed in the recent NYC shootings. Erienne was born and raised in Brooklyn and grew up in a Haitian-American household. He was 37 years old at the time of his death, and his friends described him as a warm, disciplined, and community-driven person.
Career
Aland Etienne worked as a police officer with the NYPD for several years before transitioning into private security work. During the time of the shooting, he was employed as a contracted security officer at 345 Park Avenue. He was also a member of the 32BJ SEIU union, and Etienne was widely respected for his professionalism and calm demeanor. According to his colleagues, he often volunteered for difficult shifts and never hesitated to assist others.
Wife and children
Aland Etienne leaves behind his wife, Marie, and their two young children, ages 8 and 5. According to their neighbors, he was a devoted father who often spent weekends coaching youth sports and helping with community events.