NFL leaders discuss tragic shooting incident at league's headquarters building
In a shocking incident on Monday, July 28, 2025, a mass shooting took place at 345 Park Ave., New York City. The shooting, which left four people dead, including a police officer, and critically injured an NFL employee, was targeted at the National Football League (NFL).
The gunman, identified as Shane Devon Tamura, had a history of mental health problems and played high school football. He left a note blaming the NFL for his traumatic head injury, specifically referencing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma in football players.
Tamura's motivation appears to stem from personal grievances related to football and the NFL's role in head trauma. He was found dead on the 33rd floor, where he also killed another woman, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Tamura's history of mental health problems. In response to the incident, the NFL Players' Association (NFLPA) released a statement, expressing condolences and support to the people who work in 345 Park Ave. and the families of those who lost their lives. The NFLPA also expressed gratitude to the law enforcement and emergency personnel who responded to the incident.
Both Giants and Jets head coaches, Brian Daboll and Aaron Glenn, offered their condolences following the shooting. Daboll expressed his sentiments at training camp, while Glenn made a statement to the media.
This tragic incident underscores the need for continued discussion and action regarding the long-term effects of football on players' health.
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- The shooting at the National Football League's (NFL) headquarters in New York City, which left four people dead, including a police officer and an NFL employee, has sparked a conversation about the long-term effects of sports, particularly football, on players' health.
- The shooter in the NFL headquarters mass shooting, Shane Devon Tamura, was a high school football player who reportedly had a history of mental health problems and blamed the NFL for his traumatic head injury, which is linked to the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
- Following the shooting at the NFL headquarters, the Sports section of general-news outlets has been filled with coverage of the incident, as well as the ongoing discussions about sports safety, mental health, and the NFL's role in addressing these issues. Criminal investigations and political debates surrounding gun control and mental health services have also emerged from this tragedy, highlighting the intersection of sports, health, politics, and crime-and-justice.
