Zohran Mamdani reacts to horrific Midtown Manhattan shooting that killed 4, including an NYPD officer
'I'm heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting in Midtown and I am holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts,' the Indian-origin politician wrote. He added, 'Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground.'
Mamdani reacted while responding to a tweet shared by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. 'At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized,' she wrote on X.
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According to a CNN report, four people were killed in the attack. Citing Gun Violence Archive, the outlet reported that it was the 254th mass shooting in America in 2025.
Who was the NYC shooter?
Shane Tamura is identified as the gunman who opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan building. A picture which has surfaced on social media shows the suspected shooter entering the skyscraper wearing a jacket and shades. He was reportedly a Canadian football player with a concealed carry permit from Nevada. In the visuals, he was seen carrying an AR-15.
Though there is no official statement about the motive behind the shooting, several internet users have claimed that he opened fire after failing to qualify as an NFL player.
The outlet reported that the gunman exchanged fire with the NYPD cop before heading to the 33rd floor of the building that contains Blackstone and the NFL headquarters.
According to reports, the suspect was found dead in the building from what is believed to be self-inflicted injury.
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