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NEW YORK, NY — In a tragedy that has shaken the financial and philanthropic communities, Wesley LePatner, a senior executive at Blackstone, was among four people killed during a mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, July 29. The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas, opened fire inside the midtown office building before taking his own life.
Who Was Wesley LePatner?
Wesley LePatner served as the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). She was described by Blackstone in a company-wide memo as:
“Brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond. Wesley embodied the very best of Blackstone.”
She leaves behind her husband, Evan LePatner, and two children, and was a cherished leader in both the corporate and Jewish philanthropic communities of New York City.
Shooting Details
The deadly shooting occurred at Blackstone’s Manhattan offices around 345 Park Avenue, which also houses high-profile tenants such as KPMG, the NFL, and Rudin Management. According to authorities:
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Four people died, including LePatner and a New York Police Department officer.
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The shooter, Shane Tamura, reportedly had a documented mental health history and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Police are continuing to investigate his motive.
Community Mourning and Tributes
The tragic loss has deeply impacted numerous organizations:
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The United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of New York, where LePatner served on the board, praised her legacy of compassion and community leadership.
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She was an active member of Park East Synagogue, which honored the LePatner family with philanthropic awards in 2019.
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She also held leadership roles at the Heschel School, a Jewish Pre-K–12 institution, and was recently appointed as an elective trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Blackstone Offices Closed
In response to the tragedy, Blackstone closed its Manhattan offices through Tuesday, giving employees time to grieve and process the devastating event.
Remembering Wesley LePatner
The death of Wesley LePatner is being mourned across financial, civic, and religious sectors in New York City and beyond. She is remembered as a trailblazer in real estate investment, a devoted mother and wife, and a pillar of the Jewish philanthropic world.
Our deepest condolences go out to the LePatner family, the loved ones of all victims, and the entire Blackstone and NYPD communities.
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