New York Gunman Bought Rifle Used in Midtown Attack From His Boss
Police have identified 27-year-old Shane Tamura as the gunman in Monday's attack. Continuing investigations in Nevada have revealed that Tamura's supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino, Rick, sold him the weapon used in the shooting, according to a New York Police Department official. Tamura bought the entire rifle fully assembled from his boss for $1,400, the official said. Police didn't release the supervisor's last name.
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