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Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say

Las Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman the rifle used in deadly NYC attack, police say

Summary

A man named Shane Tamura killed four people at a Manhattan office building using a rifle he bought from his Las Vegas casino supervisor. Tamura left a note claiming he had a brain condition potentially linked to playing football and accused the NFL of hiding risks of brain injuries. He ended his own life after the attack.

Key Facts

  • Shane Tamura killed four people in a Manhattan building and then committed suicide.
  • The building where the attack happened has offices for the NFL.
  • Tamura bought the rifle used in the attack from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino.
  • In a note, Tamura claimed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition possibly linked to his football past.
  • Police found psychiatric medication, a suicide note, and various other items in his Las Vegas apartment.
  • Tamura had previous legal issues, including a trespassing arrest in September 2023.
  • The victims were a police officer, a security guard, and two company employees.
  • An NFL employee was injured but is expected to survive.
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