Identifying the Gunman Behind the Tragic Shooting at 345 Park Avenue
In one of the deadliest mass shootings in New York City in over two decades, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas has been identified as the gunman who killed four people and injured another in a brutal rifle attack at 345 Park Avenue on Monday evening. Authorities have said that Tamura then turned the weapon on himself and died at the scene, according to CNN.
A Tragic Incident Unfolds
The report added that the building houses major corporate tenants, including the NFL, Blackstone, and Rudin Management. Law enforcement sources told the publication that the shooting could have been linked to Tamura’s history of mental health struggles and possible brain trauma from playing football.
Another NBC News report stated Shane Devon Tamura travelled from Las Vegas to New York City over the weekend, passing through Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, and New Jersey before arriving in Manhattan on Monday afternoon. Surveillance showed he parked his BMW outside the Park Avenue skyscraper shortly before the shooting began around 2.30 pm.
A Troubled Past Revealed
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Tamura had a documented mental illness as noted by law enforcement in Las Vegas. A note was found in his possession referencing CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy): a brain disease often linked to repeated head trauma in athletes, the CNN report added.
The NBC news report added that Tamura played high school football in Southern California, where he was a standout running back. Former coaches and teammates described him as quiet, talented, and respectful, making his violent end all the more shocking. He attended Granada Hills Charter School and had recently reconnected with some old teammates online.
Possible Motive Being Investigated
While a motive has not been officially confirmed, officials investigating are considering whether Tamura’s anger at the NFL played a role in the shooting. His note, per the NBC report, referenced feeling silenced and blamed the NFL for his mental health struggles, writing, “You cannot go against the NFL, they will squash you.” The NFL’s New York office is located on the building’s fifth floor.
The Horrific Events Unfold
Tamura entered the NY building with an M4-style rifle and opened fire in the lobby and on the 33rd floor. Among the dead were NYPD officer Didarul Islam, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, and two others. A fifth victim, an NFL employee, remains hospitalized in stable condition. Tamura died by suicide at the scene.
Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas with a football background and a mental health history.
CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, often seen in athletes. Tamura referenced it in his suicide note.
345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, which houses the NFL, Blackstone, and other major companies.
Four people were killed, one seriously injured, and several others sustained minor injuries while fleeing.
Authorities, including the NYPD and FBI, are reviewing Tamura’s background, digital devices, and notes to understand his motives.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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