Midtown Manhattan Shooting: A New York Police Department officer and three civilians, two men and one woman, were fatally shot by a gunman who opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday evening, before turning the weapon on himself, authorities said.
The shooter, identified by law enforcement sources as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, stormed into the 44-story tower at around 6:30 p.m. during rush hour. The building, located in the heart of Manhattan, is home to major firms including Blackstone and the National Football League headquarters.
NYPD officer Didarul Islam, a four-year veteran of the force, was among those killed in the attack. Islam, a married father of two with a third child on the way, was remembered as a hero by city officials.
“Our city lost a true protector,” said Mayor Eric Adams at a late evening press conference alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. “Officer Islam put his life on the line to protect others — his bravery will never be forgotten.”
Officials confirmed that Tamura was armed with an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. According to *The New York Post*, the firearm appeared to be equipped with a 30-round magazine, a detail that highlights the lethal capacity of the weapon used.
The AR-15 is a commonly available firearm in the U.S., often used for sport shooting and home defense.
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Tamura’s former coach, Walter Roby, said that he was “elusive and agile,” was “quiet,” and was well-mannered.
Roby had coached him, reportedly, at Granada Hills Charter School in Los Angeles.
A former classmate, Caleb Clarke, said one could never associate “violence” with him. Reports say Clarke had been in touch with Tamura through social media.
The police officials of Las Vegas stated that Tamura was suffering from mental health issues. They said in a press conference that “Mr. Tamura” was a “documented mental health” patient. Reports added that Tamura was a former employee of a casino in Las Vegas and had also worked as a security guard.
Meanwhile, the New York Police Department said Tamura could have been frustrated with his mental health, as a note was found with him with the words CTE written on it. It’s a brain situation that is associated with trauma.
Jessica Tisch, the Commissioner of NYPD, said CCTV footage showed Tamura left his car with a rifle in hand, entered the building, and then started to fire immediately.
Tisch said, “The building security camera footage shows the shooter” as he entered the lobby, before he turned right and immediately opened fire on an “NYPD officer.”
The 27-year-old killer was a resident of Las Vegas and lived with his parents in a gated neighborhood. Reports say that in 2021, his parents bought the apartment at a cost of USD 383,000, which contained three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
CNN anchor Erin Burnett has come under fire on social media following a remark made during live coverage of the Park Avenue mass shooting. While discussing the suspect, Shane D. Tamura, Burnett described him as “possibly white,” sparking swift criticism from viewers who claimed the statement was misleading and accused the network of promoting a false narrative.
A former childhood friend of Shane Devon Tamura, who wished to remain anonymous, described him as a pleasant individual and a skilled athlete. Although they hadn’t been in contact since their early teens, the friend expressed disbelief over the recent events, saying they never imagined Tamura would be capable of such violence.
The shooter who fatally gunned down four individuals before taking his own life inside a Manhattan office tower on Monday had traveled across the country from Nevada just hours before the deadly attack, according to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
Commissioner Tisch identified the suspect as 27-year-old Shane Tamura and noted that authorities were still trying to determine what prompted him to leave Las Vegas and carry out the violent rampage in New York City’s bustling Midtown.
Shane Tamura, the 27-year-old shooter, who fatally gunned down an NYPD officer and three others inside a Midtown skyscraper on Monday reportedly left behind a note that hinted at his potential motive, according to reports.
Identified as, the gunman referenced the NFL in the multi-page document, which was discovered after he died by suicide on the 33rd floor of 345 Park Avenue, the same building where the National Football League’s headquarters are located.
According to investigators, Tamura wrote that he believed football had contributed to his struggle with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain condition linked to repeated head trauma.
Didarul Islam, a devoted NYPD officer and father of two, was tragically killed in a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting. His wife, eight months pregnant, mourns alongside a grieving city. The gunman, Shane Tamura, died by suicide after the attack at Park Avenue Tower that also claimed three civilian lives.
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Authorities confirmed that Tamura used an Palmetto State Armory AR-15 style rifle during the attack. The New York Post reported that the firearm appeared to have a 30-round magazine capacity. The AR-15, a semi-automatic rifle, is commonly used in the US for recreational shooting and home defense.
Investigations are ongoing into the motive behind the shooting and how the suspect accessed the building with a high-powered weapon.
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The New York City Police Department paid tribute on social media to Officer Didarul Islam, who lost his life during the tragic shooting on Park Avenue this past Monday.
In a heartfelt message posted on their official X account shortly after 11 p.m., the NYPD described Officer Islam as a shining example of the department’s dedication and bravery.
“He was actively safeguarding New Yorkers when he was fatally wounded today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues during this deeply painful time. His sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the post read.
During the devastating shooting at 345 Park Avenue, three NYPD officers were seen urgently evacuating a wounded woman who was bleeding heavily, according to footage captured by witnesses and reviewed by The Post.
The officers grasped the woman firmly by her arms and legs as they hurried her away from the location where shooter Shane Tamura opened fire Monday evening.
The woman, dressed in a yellow outfit, had visible blood stains on her forearm, as shown in the video.
At one point, the officers briefly set her down on the sidewalk to adjust their hold, causing some of the blood to drip onto the pavement.
