NFL headquarters shooting: Police respond to shocking shooter rampage in Midtown Manhattan | NFL News
A quiet Monday evening in Midtown Manhattan turned into a horrifying scene as a mass shooting erupted inside 345 Park Avenue—a 44-story skyscraper that houses major firms including Blackstone, Bank of America, and the headquarters of the National Football League. The alleged gunman, now identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, left a trail of devastation before taking his own life.
Gunman storms NFL building with AR-15, killing five including NYPD officer
Authorities report that Shane Devon Tamura entered the building around 6:30 p.m., calmly carrying an AR-15-style rifle. Within minutes, multiple floors were under siege as gunfire echoed through the high-rise, sparking panic and chaos. Surveillance footage captured Tamura moving with apparent purpose, and his weapon, later found bloodied was used to fatally shoot that killed five people, including a New York City police officer. Several others remain hospitalized with critical injuries.Police responded rapidly, locking down the entire building and shutting off surrounding streets near East 51st Street and Park Avenue. Witnesses described scenes of terror, with workers fleeing under police instructions, hands raised, while others remained barricaded inside offices.Tamura is believed to have acted alone, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. “The scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized,” she wrote on X just over an hour after the chaos started.
Shooter’s identity raises questions about motive and possible NFL connection
Tamura, who once played high school football as a standout running back in California, had no known ties to any of the tenants in the tower. However, his choice of location—home to the NFL’s New York headquarters—has sparked speculation. Law enforcement sources have not confirmed whether the NFL was the intended target, but the building’s high-profile status suggests the attack may have been premeditated.Tamura held a valid Nevada concealed carry permit set to expire in 2027. His vehicle, also registered in Nevada, was located near the scene, further confirming his identity. The shooter was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor.Authorities continue to comb through Tamura’s background and digital activity in search of motive. For now, the tragedy has reignited concerns over gun access, building security, and the safety of high-profile corporate spaces in urban centers.Also Read: Josh Allen’s MVP shine fades as fantasy football experts and Hailee Steinfeld question his real value
FAQs
Q1: Where did the active shooter incident take place in New York?
The incident occurred in Midtown Manhattan, near the NFL Headquarters.
Q2: Was the NFL Headquarters directly targeted during the shooting?
As of now, there’s no official confirmation that the NFL Headquarters was specifically targeted.
