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New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says

New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says

Summary

A gunman killed four people, including a police officer, at a New York skyscraper where the NFL headquarters is located. The gunman, Shane Tamura, left a note blaming the NFL for his brain injury, but he went to the wrong office in the building. After the attack, he took his own life.

Key Facts

  • A 27-year-old gunman, Shane Tamura, carried out the attack in a New York skyscraper.
  • Four people died, including a New York police officer who was working as a security guard.
  • Tamura left a note blaming the NFL for a brain disease called CTE, which is linked to head injuries.
  • CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a condition that affects people after repeated head trauma.
  • The gunman mistakenly went to the office of Rudin Management instead of the NFL's.
  • An NFL employee was seriously injured in the attack.
  • The gunman traveled from Las Vegas to New York and used a rifle in the attack.

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