Blackstone Executive Wesley LePatner Among Victims in Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting
Blackstone has confirmed that Wesley LePatner, its Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), was among the four individuals killed in the mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, on July 28, 2025
A Yale University graduate, Wesley joined Blackstone in 2014 after a distinguished tenure at Goldman Sachs. She was celebrated for her leadership, advocacy for workplace diversity—including chairing Blackstone’s Women’s Initiative—and her service on boards such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the UJA-Federation of New York .
Blackstone described her as “brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond,” calling the tragedy the firm’s “worst day in its 40-year history” and offered prayers to her husband, children, and extended family.
🧨 The Shooting Incident
On the evening of July 28, a lone gunman carrying an M4-style rifle entered the lobby of 345 Park Avenue, the corporate home of Blackstone, the NFL, and other major firms. He opened fire, killing NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and others before fleeing to the 33rd floor—accidentally entering the wrong elevator bank—and continuing the attack before turning the gun on himself.
Authorities later recovered a note in which the shooter referenced chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and accused the NFL of wrongdoing—though he had no direct ties to those targeted. Motive remains under investigation .
👥 Victim Overview
Three others were killed alongside LePatner and Officer Islam:
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A security guard
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A civilian in the lobby
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An individual shot on the 33rd floor
One additional person—a female NFL employee—was seriously injured and remains in critical care, while several others sustained minor injuries during the panic and evacuation
🏛 Institutional & Public Response
The building was promptly evacuated and locked down. Blackstone closed its New York office the following day and held a Zoom meeting to support its employees. Company leaders, including CEO Stephen Schwarzman and President Jon Gray, described the shooting as unimaginable and devastating
Mayor Eric Adams ordered flags flown at half-mast across New York City in honor of the slain police officer and other victims. The city pledged full cooperation with the FBI in the ongoing investigation. KPMG and the NFL increased security and offered counseling to affected employees. The NFL also confirmed an injured staff member remains hospitalized in stable condition .
🧾 Key Summary
| Category | Details |
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| Event Date & Location | July 28, 2025 — ~6:28 p.m. at 345 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan |
| Shooter | Shane Devon Tamura, 27, Las Vegas resident; armed with rifle; died by suicide |
| Primary Victims | Wesley LePatner (Blackstone executive); NYPD Officer Didarul Islam |
| Additional Victims | Lobby security guard; 33rd-floor victim; injured NFL employee (critical) |
| Motive | Suspected grievance toward NFL; note referenced CTE; shooter targeted NFL offices mistakenly |
| Aftermath | Building evacuation, heightened security, device scanned; company and city in mourning |
🌟 In Tribute: Wesley LePatner’s Legacy
LePatner’s passing marks a profound loss to Blackstone and the broader real estate and cultural communities. Known for combining sharp intellect with quiet generosity, she elevated both her company and the causes she supported. Her leadership in driving Blackstone’s real estate strategy and advocating for inclusion leaves a lasting imprint
Alongside Officer Islam’s heroic sacrifice and the lives lost in the attack, her death underscores the senseless cost of gun violence. As the city mourns, her memory inspires continued reflection on values—of leadership, service, and empathy—that shaped her life.