NYC Jewish Leader Killed in Midtown Shooting | JQJO

Wesley LePatner, a prominent New York City Jewish leader and high-ranking Blackstone executive, was among four victims killed in a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting. The shooter, Shane Tamura, reportedly left a note referencing the NFL and CTE. LePatner, 43, was a board member for several Jewish institutions, including UJA-Federation and the Abraham Joshua Heschel School, and was known for her leadership and community involvement. Her death has left a profound impact on the Jewish community and beyond, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, friends, and family.