A shooting incident in New York City saw 27-year-old Shane Tamura opening fire mistakenly in a skyscraper, leaving four dead and several injured. Tamura left a note blaming the NFL for a brain injury attributed to his past in football.
Misguided Attack in NYC: Gunman Targets NFL, Mistakenly Strikes Wrong Offices
Misguided Attack in NYC: Gunman Targets NFL, Mistakenly Strikes Wrong Offices
A tragic shooting linked to a brain injury claim took a toll on Manhattan, leaving four dead and multiple injured, as the gunman mistakenly targeted the wrong office.
In a somber turn of events, a gunman opened fire in a Manhattan skyscraper on Monday evening, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and multiple injuries. The assailant, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, was reportedly motivated by a belief that the National Football League (NFL) was responsible for a brain injury he linked to his past experiences in football.
According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the tragedy unfolded after Tamura mistakenly took the wrong elevator to another office in the building instead of targeting the NFL’s headquarters directly. The gunman was found with a note citing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) as the root of his mental distress, a condition associated with head trauma from contact sports.
During his life, Tamura played football in high school but had no professional connection to the NFL, as per the accounts of former teammates. The shooting claimed the lives of New York City police officer Didarul Islam, who worked as a security guard in the building, and Wesley LePatner, an employee at the finance firm Blackstone, among others. The incident also left an NFL employee seriously injured.
After the initial gunfire erupted in the lobby, Tamura moved to the building's 33rd floor and continued his rampage. Mayor Adams disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated Tamura had mistakenly entered the office of Rudin Management, the building's owner, before turning the weapon upon himself.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with police vehicles swarming the area and civilians seeking refuge from the gunfire. Eyewitness Nekeisha Lewis recounted the terrifying experience, likening it to a warzone as she and her friends sought cover during dinner at a nearby restaurant.
The shooting has reignited discussions about gun control and public safety in the U.S., with New Yorkers grappling with the reality of gun violence as it interrupts the familiar bustle of Midtown Manhattan.
