The Real Estate Roundtable (RER) is deeply saddened by the senseless loss of the four individuals who were tragically struck down by a gunman on Monday in Midtown Manhattan. We mourn the loss of these brilliant professionals, dedicated public servants, and treasured family members and extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends, colleagues, and communities.
- Among those killed were employees from member companies, Blackstone and Rudin Management. The victims include Wesley LePatner, 43, a Yale graduate and senior managing director at Blackstone who led Core+ Real Estate and served as CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT), and Julia Hyman, 27, a Cornell graduate working as an associate at Rudin Management. (WSJ, July 29) (NYT, July 29)
- RER President and CEO Jeffrey DeBoer issued this statement:
- “The Real Estate Roundtable is deeply saddened by the tragic shooting that occurred Monday in New York City. On behalf of our membership, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, including those from Rudin Management and Blackstone, and to all those impacted by this senseless act of violence.
- RER will continue to work closely with the FBI and other federal, state and local agencies to share critical intelligence, strengthen building security, support first responders, and advance national policies that promote public safety while protecting individual rights.”
RER’s HSTF & RE-ISAC

- Through our Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) and Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RE-ISAC), RER actively collaborates with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other local and federal agencies.
- Recent events highlight the need for continued vigilance and preparedness across the commercial facilities sector, especially given increasing risks from violent crime, civil unrest, cyber-attacks, and international tensions.
These longstanding partnerships are vital to strengthening public-private coordination and emergency preparedness.