In a shocking incident, 27-year-old Shane Tamura traveled across the country from his home in Las Vegas and unleashed a horrific shooting spree in a New York City skyscraper, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals, including an NYPD officer, on a Monday night. The act of violence has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, raising questions about public safety and mental health awareness.
According to law enforcement sources who spoke with TMZ, Tamura was in Colorado on Saturday and drove through Nebraska and Iowa on Sunday before arriving in New Jersey. By 4:24 PM on Monday, he was in Columbia, N.J., and only two hours later, calls began flooding a 911 center reporting an active shooter inside a building located at 345 Park Avenue on 52nd Street, indicating the rapid progression of this tragic event.
During a press conference, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch disclosed that Tamura exited a black BMW while brandishing an M4 assault-style rifle in his right hand. As soon as he entered the lobby of the skyscraper, he opened fire, tragically shooting and killing NYPD officer Didarul Islam, a dedicated father of two, with another child on the way, underscoring the senseless nature of this violence.
The perpetrator continued his rampage, fatally shooting a woman who was desperately trying to hide behind a pillar, along with a security guard who was taking cover behind his desk. In total, he shot another man in the lobby, who later recounted his experience from the hospital, highlighting the chaos that unfolded during the attack.
In a shocking turn of events, Tamura allowed a woman to exit the elevator before entering it himself, riding up to the 33rd floor, which is home to Rudin Management. Once there, he unleashed even more gunfire, claiming another victim’s life, before ultimately taking his own life by shooting himself in the chest—a tragic end to a horrific sequence of events.
Alongside the four individuals who lost their lives during this heartless act of violence, one person is currently in critical condition at a local hospital. An employee of the National Football League, whose corporate headquarters is located in the attacked building, was also injured, as reported by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Additionally, four others sought treatment for minor injuries sustained while trying to escape the barrage of gunfire.
While the motives behind Tamura’s actions remain under investigation, Commissioner Tisch confirmed that he had “a documented mental health history,” which raises pressing concerns about mental health treatment and support in today’s society.
A source informed CNN that Tamura left a suicide note in his pocket that outlined his grievances with the NFL and included claims of suffering from CTE, a degenerative brain disease associated with repeated head trauma. However, law enforcement officials have yet to confirm these details publicly. The note reportedly expressed a desire for his brain to be studied posthumously, suggesting a troubling mindset.
Upon searching his vehicle, police discovered a loaded revolver, a rifle case, ammunition, magazines, a backpack, and prescribed medication, but they found no explosives, indicating that his intent was to commit mass violence rather than carry out a more extensive attack.
The building at 325 Park Avenue also houses global investment firm Blackstone, tax and audit firm KPMG, and a Bank of America center, highlighting its significance in the New York City skyline and the broader business community.
Officer Islam is being remembered as a hero who “made the ultimate sacrifice” while bravely serving his community, a poignant reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face every day.
The shooting on Monday is now regarded as the deadliest gun attack in New York City in the past 25 years, prompting discussions about gun control, public safety, and mental health resources.
