NFL headquarters shooting update: After killing an NYPD officer, Shane Tamura let one woman flee before targeting his next victims | NFL News
In a shocking display of violence on Monday evening, 27-year-old Shane Davon Tamura from Las Vegas unleashed chaos in a Manhattan high-rise, leaving four people dead—including an off-duty NYPD officer—and another critically injured. The incident unfolded at 345 Park Avenue, a prominent building that houses major firms like Blackstone and the NFL headquarters.
Officer Didarul Islam among first shot, shooter let a woman live before final killings
According to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Tamura arrived at the location in a black BMW armed with an M4 rifle. Surveillance footage captured him exiting the vehicle and walking directly into the lobby, where he fatally shot Officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant and three-and-a-half-year NYPD veteran. “One additional male is shot in the lobby, per his statement from the hospital,” Tisch confirmed.After killing a security guard hiding behind a desk, Tamura entered an elevator. In a chilling moment of clarity, he allowed a woman to leave unharmed before riding up to the 33rd floor. There, he shot and killed another woman before taking his own life. “One person was struck and killed on that floor,” Tisch told reporters.
Gunman crossed multiple states before attack; had history of mental illness
Investigators revealed that Tamura’s journey to New York was a cross-country drive starting from Las Vegas. He was tracked passing through Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, and New Jersey before arriving in Manhattan just hours before the shooting. His vehicle contained a revolver, multiple magazines, and additional ammunition.Authorities have confirmed Tamura had a history of mental health struggles, raising fresh concerns over interstate tracking of potentially dangerous individuals and the ease of access to assault weapons like the AR-15-style M4 he used.Mayor Eric Adams called the incident “a tragedy on many levels” and highlighted Officer Islam’s heroism. Islam leaves behind a pregnant wife and two children.This incident has reignited debates around gun control, mental health, and security protocols in private commercial buildings—even those staffed by paid NYPD details.Also Read: NFL headquarters shooting: Police respond to shocking active shooter rampage in Midtown Manhattan
FAQs
1. Who was the shooter in the Midtown Manhattan incident?
Shane Tamura has been identified as the gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting near NFL headquarters.
2. Did Shane Tamura target anyone specifically?
Tamura fatally shot an NYPD officer, allowed a woman to escape, and then opened fire on others.
