Threatening Gunman in New York City seemed to harbor grudge against the National Football League, mistakenly entered incorrect elevator bank during lethal shooting spree, according to the mayor.
In a shocking turn of events, a gunman identified as Shane D. Tamura carried out a deadly attack in a high-rise building in the heart of New York City on Monday evening. The building, located in Midtown Manhattan, houses the NFL's headquarters among other major companies.
The gunman, who had a history of mental health problems according to NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, harboured a grievance against the NFL. A note recovered by investigators suggested that he held the National Football League responsible for a traumatic head injury he had suffered. This note made references to CTE and expressed anger toward the NFL, implying that the league was a motivating factor in the attack.
Tamura, wielding a high-powered rifle, killed four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, Didarul Islam, and seriously injured another NFL employee who is currently in the hospital in stable condition. The gunman let four people off the elevator before proceeding to the 33rd floor using the first elevator bank near the security desk.
Initially, the gunman intended to target the NFL's headquarters but took the wrong elevator and ended up on the 33rd floor. The NFL community expressed deep sadness and concern after the incident, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event and honoring the victims. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a message to all league employees about the traumatic event, urging them to pay attention to all notices with emergency information.
The building, managed by Rudin Management, had active shooter drills in place. The staffers in the building were able to utilize safe rooms during the shooting. The building where the shooting occurred has nearly been cleared. A three-page "suicide note" was found near the gunman's body on the 33rd floor.
The shooting in Midtown Manhattan marked New York City's deadliest in 25 years. Tamura's vehicle was last seen in Columbia, New Jersey, before the shooting. The police are currently investigating the incident and are working to understand the full extent of Tamura's motivations.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragic event.
- The National Football League (NFL) community, still shaken by the recent incident, is urging its employees to pay close attention to all emergency information following the attack in a building that houses their headquarters.
- Despite initial plans to target the NFL headquarters, the gunman, Shane D. Tamura, unintentionally ended up on the 33rd floor after taking the wrong elevator, resulting in the tragic events that unfolded.
- As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are exploring aspects beyond the immediate crime scene, such as Tamura's interest in sports-betting and potential connections to general-news articles about CTE, a traumatic brain injury often associated with sports.
