Investigation into Shane Tamura: Gunman in Deadly Midtown Office Shooting

Gunman Identified: Shane Tamura

• 🎯 The gunman in the deadly Midtown office shooting has been identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who lived in Las Vegas.
• 🚗 Authorities believe Tamura drove his car to Manhattan to carry out the attack.

Motive and NFL Grudge

• 🏈 Tamura allegedly blamed the NFL for alleged brain injuries and claimed the league knowingly concealed the dangers of CTE in a suicide note.
• 🏢 Police believe the NFL's office on Park Avenue was the target of the attack.

Background and Mental Health Incidents

• 🏅 Tamura played high school football in Southern California and was described by former teammates as a quiet, athletic leader.
• ⚠️ Sources indicate Tamura was involved in two separate mental health incidents after 2022, despite having a clean background check at that time.
• 🚫 He was arrested for trespass in 2023 after refusing to show ID and attempting to grab a security officer at a casino.

Gun Purchase and Law Enforcement Concerns

• 🛒 Tamura legally purchased a revolver in Nevada on June 12th using a concealed carry permit.
• 🚨 A tipster contacted police last month after Tamura bought a large amount of ammunition at a gun show, but officers found no illegal activity.
• ❓ Questions are raised about a breakdown in mental health aspects concerning law enforcement and getting individuals into care facilities.

Investigation Details

• 🤝 Tamura skipped his shift at Horseshoe Las Vegas the week of the shooting, where he worked overnight security.
• 🔫 Sources suggest a casino co-worker purchased part of the assault rifle used in the attack, and detectives are interviewing this associate.
• 🧠 The suspect shot himself in the chest, and the medical examiner's office in New York will examine his brain to determine if it was damaged as he believed.