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Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says

Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says

Summary

A gunman named Shane Tamura shot and killed four people in a Manhattan office building, including an off-duty police officer. He intended to target the NFL headquarters but ended up in the wrong part of the building. Tamura left a note suggesting a grievance with the NFL over a medical condition related to football injuries.

Key Facts

  • The gunman was identified as Shane Tamura from Las Vegas.
  • Four people were killed, including an off-duty New York City police officer named Didarul Islam.
  • Tamura reportedly tried to reach the NFL headquarters but used the wrong elevator.
  • He had a note that claimed he suffered from CTE, a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries.
  • The shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue, which houses multiple offices, including the NFL and Blackstone.
  • Surveillance video showed Tamura carrying an M4 rifle and opening fire in the building lobby.
  • Among those killed was Wesley LePatner, an executive at Blackstone.
  • After the shooting, Tamura rode an elevator to another floor and killed himself.

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