'Horrific', NYC Mayor Adams gives updates on shooting, honors slain officer

Incident Overview - A shooting occurred in New York City, resulting in multiple casualties, including the death of Officer Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh [1][2][3] - The suspect, who was found to have an automatic weapon, also shot himself and injured a security personnel [2][3] - A total of six people were shot, including the suspect, with one individual seriously injured and several others losing their lives [3] - An additional weapon was found in the suspect's car parked outside the building [5] Investigation and Motive - The alleged shooter mentioned CTE in a note found by the police, but the connection to the NFL is unclear as he was not an NFL player [4][5] - The investigation is ongoing with federal partners to determine the motive and identify any other weapons [5] NYPD and Community Impact - The NYPD is one of the most diverse police agencies in the country, with a significant number of immigrant officers [2][7] - The department has fraternal organizations from various ethnic and immigrant groups, celebrating their diversity [9][10] - The death of Officer Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant, had a devastating impact on the NYPD family and the Bangladeshi community [12] Security Measures and Gun Control - The gun used in the shooting came from outside New York City, highlighting the challenge of controlling illegal guns [14][15] - Building management had implemented safeguards, including safe rooms with bulletproof doors, which played a role in minimizing the loss of life [16][17] - The NYPD has removed almost close to 23,000 illegal guns off the streets [15]