Who is Shane Tamura? Here's what you need to know about the gunman who killed 4 and left an NFL employee severely injured
In a tragic incident that shook Midtown Manhattan, 27-year-old Shane Tamura unleashed deadly violence inside 345 Park Avenue, a high-rise housing major corporations, including the NFL.
The shooting left four dead— including an NYPD officer— and seriously injured an NFL employee, before Tamura ended his own life. Authorities say Tamura acted alone, but his motive remains under investigation.
Who is 3the 45 Park Avenue gunman, Shane Tamura?
Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas resident, once played high school football at Granada Hills Charter in California and worked as a casino security guard. But what unfolded on Monday suggests a man whose personal struggles had turned dangerously dark.
NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Tamura had a documented mental health history and carried a concealed weapon permit issued in Nevada just weeks before the shooting. A private investigator license and a prior misdemeanor for trespassing also appeared on his record.
Police say Tamura's vehicle was spotted in Columbia, New Jersey, just hours before he arrived in Manhattan. Armed with an M4-style assault rifle and a revolver, he entered the lobby of 345 Park Avenue at around 6:30 p.m.,
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immediately opening fire. He killed a security guard and several others as he made his way to the 33rd floor, where he fatally shot himself.
Security footage captured Tamura sparing a woman in an elevator moments before continuing his rampage. Officers later discovered a suicide note in his pocket, in which he blamed chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) for his deteriorating mental state.
"Terry Long football gave me CTE and it caused me to drink a gallon of antifreeze," the note read (via CNN).
"You can't go against the NFL, they'll squash you... Study my brain please I'm sorry. Tell Rick I'm sorry for everything."
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NFL employee injured
, Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the devastating incident
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Image via: AP
Among those caught in the chaos was a member of the NFL's own staff, who was seriously wounded during the attack. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the league in an emotional internal message.
"As has been widely reported, a gunman committed an unspeakable act of violence in our building at 345 Park Avenue.
One of our employees was seriously injured in this attack. He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition," Goodell wrote.
He added, 'We believe that all of our employees are otherwise safe and accounted for, and the building has nearly been cleared. We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded to this threat quickly and decisively and to Officer Islam, who gave his life to protect others.'
Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old off-duty cop working security, was among the victims. The father of two and husband to a pregnant wife, Islam is now being honored as a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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FAQs
Who was the gunman in the Manhattan office shooting?
Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old Las Vegas resident with a history of mental illness.
Was an NFL employee injured in the attack?
Yes, one NFL staff member was seriously wounded but is in stable condition.
Did the shooter leave any explanation for his actions?
Yes, Tamura left a suicide note referencing CTE and asking for his brain to be studied.
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