Group 1 - Blackstone expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Wesley LePatner, highlighting her talent, passion, and respect both within and outside the company [2] - Wesley LePatner was the Global Head of Real Estate and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), and a member of the Real Estate Investment Committee [2] - Prior to joining Blackstone in 2014, LePatner worked at Goldman Sachs for over ten years, serving as Managing Director in the Real Estate Investment Group [2] Group 2 - A shooting incident occurred on July 28 at Blackstone's global headquarters in Manhattan, resulting in at least five deaths, including the shooter, and six injuries [4][7] - The shooter, Shane Tamura, entered the building and began shooting, first killing a police officer and then targeting others before taking his own life [5][7] - Following the incident, Blackstone's office is expected to remain closed for at least a week, with company leadership describing the day as one of the worst in the firm's 40-year history [11] Group 3 - The shooter reportedly intended to target the NFL headquarters but mistakenly went to the wrong floor, where he continued the attack [16][18] - The incident has led to significant disruptions in the surrounding financial district, affecting various institutions including Citadel and Jefferies [13]