Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old resident of Las Vegas, was identified as the gunman in a tragic shooting at a New York City office tower on Monday. Tamura fatally shot four individuals, including an off-duty police officer, and wounded a fifth before taking his own life. The incident occurred at 345 Park Avenue, a building housing the NFL’s corporate offices, among others.
According to NBC New York, authorities discovered a three-page note in Tamura’s wallet, suggesting a possible motive linked to his mental health issues and past football experiences. The note mentioned chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder often associated with repeated head injuries. Tamura expressed concerns about CTE being a cause of his mental illness and criticized the NFL for allegedly concealing the dangers of brain injuries.
Tamura, who played high school football in Southern California, at both Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita and Granada Hills Charter High School in the San Fernando Valley, did not pursue a professional career. His former coach, Walter Roby, described him as a talented and agile running back. The Hill reported that Tamura’s attack may have been intended for the NFL offices, but he mistakenly entered the wrong elevator bank, ending up in a real estate company suite instead.
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that Tamura had a documented mental health history, and investigators are still working to determine his exact motive. The victims included Didarul Islam, an NYPD officer, and Wesley LePatner, an executive with Blackstone. The NFL has increased security measures at the building and provided grief counselors for employees.
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