A deadly shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan claimed four lives and left several injured after a gunman reportedly tried to reach the National Football League’s offices but ended up in the wrong location.
The 27-year-old suspect from Las Vegas, identified as Shane Devon Tamura, entered the building with an M4-style rifle and opened fire shortly after exiting his vehicle. Among the victims were NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a Blackstone executive, a security guard, and a company associate. One NFL employee was also critically injured.
Authorities stated the shooter had a grievance against the NFL, blaming the league for his presumed degenerative brain condition tied to past football experience. A suicide note referencing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was recovered, in which he reportedly expressed a desire for his brain to be studied after death.
Investigators believe Tamura had intended to target the NFL offices specifically but entered the wrong elevator and instead arrived at the offices of another company in the building. The gunman ultimately died by suicide on the 33rd floor.
Inside his vehicle, police found a revolver, medication, and a concealed weapons permit. Tamura had driven from Las Vegas to New York prior to the attack. Officials confirmed he had a history of mental health issues, including previous psychiatric interventions.
The incident has renewed conversations around mental health, firearm access, and building security. Mayor Eric Adams has since called for a review of emergency response protocols and highlighted the critical role of law enforcement during the crisis. Officer Islam was hailed for his bravery and dedication in the line of duty.
This mass shooting marks one of the deadliest events of its kind in New York City in years, prompting widespread shock and calls for further investigation into both motive and method.