“Study my brain please”: Shooter in NYC accused NFL of CTE, demanded brain study in suicide note after Manhattan massacre | NFL News
In a tragic and chilling act of violence that has left New York City reeling, a 27-year-old man fatally shot four people before turning the gun on himself inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper that houses the NFL’s corporate offices. The attack marks the deadliest shooting in the city in 25 years and has reignited national debates around mental health, football-related brain injuries, and public safety.
Shooter drove from Las Vegas with alleged NFL grievances and suicide note referencing CTE
Authorities identified the gunman as Shane Devon Tamura, a former competitive football player who traveled from Las Vegas to New York with a semi-automatic rifle and apparent intent. According to law enforcement sources, Tamura left behind a haunting suicide note expressing anger toward the NFL and claiming he suffered from CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive head trauma.In the note, Tamura wrote: “Terry Long football gave me CTE and it caused me to drink a gallon of antifreeze… You can’t go against the NFL, they’ll squash you.” He reportedly requested his brain be studied, adding, “Study my brain please I’m sorry. Tell Rick I’m sorry for everything.” Terry Long, a former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman, was diagnosed with CTE after his death in 2005 by suicide.The note has intensified speculation that Tamura’s mental health decline may be tied to untreated head trauma from his football years. Police confirmed he had a documented history of mental illness.
Victims include a heroic NYPD officer and injured NFL employee as city mourns
Among those killed was Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, remembered as a devout man of faith and a devoted family man. His widow is pregnant with their third child. “He loved this city… a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person,” said Mayor Eric Adams.One NFL employee was also seriously injured in the attack, and another civilian remains hospitalized in critical condition. With a city still recovering from prior mass violence, Monday’s events underscore the painful intersection of mental illness, sports trauma, and access to high-powered firearms.Also Read: NFL headquarters shooting update: After killing an NYPD officer, Shane Tamura let one woman flee before targeting his next victims
FAQs
Q1: Who was the gunman in the NYC NFL headquarters shooting?
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, a former competitive football player from Las Vegas.
Q2: What did Shane Devon Tamura claim in his suicide note?
Tamura alleged he suffered from CTE and blamed the NFL for his mental health struggles, requesting his brain be studied after death.
