NFL Association Expresses Sympathies After Tragic Shooting at League Headquarters' Office Building: 'Deep Condolences'
A tragic mass shooting took place in New York City on July 28, 2025, at the NFL headquarters located at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The gunman, Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old former Los Angeles high school football player, was found dead on the 33rd floor, having fatally shot himself.
Tamura, who had a documented history of mental health problems, is believed to have targeted the NFL headquarters due to a grievance related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease associated with repeated head trauma common in contact sports such as football. However, the claim of his suffering from CTE remains unsubstantiated, and authorities are still investigating the precise reasons he targeted the NFL headquarters.
During the attack, four people were killed, including an off-duty NYC police officer, Didarul Islam. One other person was seriously injured, an NFL employee from the finance department who made phone calls to colleagues for safety while in an ambulance.
The NFL Players' Association (NFLPA) issued a statement regarding the shooting, expressing condolences and support to those affected. The motive behind specific intended targets remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing to understand Tamura's full motive and mental health background.
Tamura's vehicle was last seen in Columbia, New Jersey, as recently as 4:24 p.m. ET before the shooting. The shooting resulted in a significant loss for the NFLPA, the NYPD, and the entire community, and our thoughts remain with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
[1] NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that Tamura had a history of mental health problems. [2] The shooter, Shane Tamura, was found dead on the 33rd floor, where he also killed another woman, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. [3] Shane Tamura was believed to be targeting the league's headquarters. [4] One NFL employee was seriously injured in the shooting. [5] The shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on July 28, 2025. [6] The shooting resulted in the deaths of four people, including Officer Didarul Islam, and the injury of one other person. [7] The NFLPA also thanked law enforcement and emergency personnel. [8] The NFLPA Press Conference on Feb. 1, 2018, was covered by The Athletic. [9] The shooter's vehicle contained firearms, ammunition, and prescribed medication. [10] The shooter was identified as Shane Tamura. [11] The shooting in New York City occurred at 345 Park Avenue. [12] It is not known if specific people were intended targets by Shane Tamura.
[1] NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that Tamura had a history of mental health problems.[2] The shooter, Shane Tamura, was found dead on the 33rd floor, where he also killed another woman, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[3] Shane Tamura was believed to be targeting the league's headquarters.[4] One NFL employee was seriously injured in the shooting.[5] The shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on July 28, 2025.[6] The shooting resulted in the deaths of four people, including Officer Didarul Islam, and the injury of one other person.[7] The NFLPA also thanked law enforcement and emergency personnel.[8] The NFLPA Press Conference on Feb. 1, 2018, was covered by The Athletic.[9] The shooter's vehicle contained firearms, ammunition, and prescribed medication.[10] The shooter was identified as Shane Tamura.[11] The shooting in New York City occurred at 345 Park Avenue.[12] It is not known if specific people were intended targets by Shane Tamura.
[13] Shane Tamura's documented history of mental health issues could not confirm the claim of suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).[14] The motive behind Shane Tamura's grievance related to CTE remains unsubstantiated.[15] Shane Tamura, a former Los Angeles high school football player, is believed to have had a connection to his targeting of the NFL headquarters due to issues related to CTE.[16] Football, more specifically American football like the NFL, is a contact sport associated with CTE due to repeated head trauma.
