A devastating shooting in a skyscraper near the NFL headquarters left four people dead on Monday. The gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, 27, traveled from Las Vegas with intentions to confront the NFL. However, in a tragic twist, he mistakenly arrived at Rudin Management's office, which is located in the same building. According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Tamura carried a note expressing grievances against the NFL related to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition caused by repeated head trauma.
The shooting took place during the late evening as Tamura opened fire in the lobby before advancing to the 33rd floor. Among the casualties was New York City police officer Didarul Islam, who was serving as a security guard at the premises. Other victims included Wesley LePatner, an employee at finance firm Blackstone, and two other civilian men. An employee of the NFL sustained serious injuries during the chaotic event.
Eyewitness accounts painted a picture of horror, with nearby patrons describing the scene as akin to a "warzone" after hearing gunshots. Chaos ensued as the police responded to the situation, leading to a temporary shutdown of parts of Midtown Manhattan and halting public transportation in the vicinity.
Mayor Adams emphasized that a preliminary investigation has shown the shooter’s aim was misdirected, revealing how Tamura arrived at the building but did not find his intended target. After the shooting, Tamura tragically ended his own life, marking a sorrowful end to a violent episode that has ignited concerns around gun violence and mental health in America.
