New York: A gunman who killed four people and then himself in a New York skyscraper on Monday left a note blaming the National Football League (NFL) for a brain injury, according to Mayor Eric Adams. The 27-year-old attacker, Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, mistakenly went to the wrong office in the building where the NFL headquarters is located.
According to BBC, Tamura opened fire with an assault-style rifle after entering the lobby of 345 Park Avenue and continued shooting on the 33rd floor, where he believed the NFL offices were. He left a note blaming chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) for his mental instability, a disease linked to repeated head trauma. Tamura, once a high school football player in California, reportedly requested in his note for his brain to be studied.
The attack claimed the lives of two male civilians and a heroic police officer who responded to the scene. An NFL employee was seriously injured, as confirmed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The incident halted parts of Midtown Manhattan, with public transportation disrupted and police conducting a floor-by-floor sweep to secure the building.
Witnesses described the chaos, with some likening it to a warzone. Nekeisha Lewis, who was dining nearby, recounted the terrifying experience of hearing gunfire and seeing an injured man fleeing the building. The police officer killed in the line of duty was honored by colleagues and community members alike, remembered as a dedicated public servant and mentor.
As the investigation continues, details about the other victims remain undisclosed. The act of violence has prompted statements from public figures, including US President Donald Trump, who expressed confidence in law enforcement's ability to uncover the motive behind this tragic event.