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Bodycam Videos Reveal Shane Tamura's Mental Health Struggles Before Midtown Shooting

Eyewitness News ABC7NYSeptember 5, 20252 min1,595 views
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Previous Encounters with Law Enforcement

  • 🚨 Las Vegas police released bodycam videos and documents shedding light on Shane Tamura's mental health struggles.
  • πŸš— In May 2024, Tamura was pulled over in the same BMW he used in the New York City incident and cited for driving without a license, with a suspended license due to unresolved traffic violations.
  • πŸ’° The year prior, Tamura refused to identify himself at a casino when attempting to cash a $5,000 win, leading to charges of trespassing.

Mental Health Concerns and Intervention Attempts

  • ⚠️ In September 2022, police filed an emergency petition to have Tamura committed to a mental health facility due to significant concerns.
  • πŸ†˜ In August 2024, first responders were inside his apartment after his mother made a plea for help, stating her son intended to hurt himself and had a gun.

Tragic Outcome and Alleged Motive

  • 🎯 Authorities state Tamura was targeting NFL headquarters, claiming he suffered from CTE.
  • πŸ’” Tamura died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest at 345 Park Avenue after killing four people.
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