Midtown Shooting: Investigators Uncover Gunman's Motive, Weapon Source, and Final Notes

Midtown Shooting Investigation Update

• 🎯 Investigators are focusing on the weapon and motive behind the Midtown Manhattan shooting.
• 📝 The gunman, Shane Tamura, left two notes: one on his person claiming brain injury from football, and another at his home to his parents expressing disappointment and love.

Victims and Heroism

• 💔 Four New Yorkers were killed: NYPD officer Doro Islam, security guard Aland Aten, Blackstone executive Wesley Leotner, and Julia Hyman.
• 🦸 A fifth victim, an NFL executive, is hailed as a hero for crawling out of the lobby and warning co-workers via cell phone.
• 🕊️ Funeral services are being held for officer Islam and Julia Hyman.

Weapon Acquisition and Details

• 💰 Tamura purchased the rifle used in the shooting for $1,400 from his boss at a Las Vegas casino.
• 🔫 Authorities recovered 100 rounds of ammunition from his apartment.
• 📹 Much of the rampage was captured on surveillance video, providing details on how it was carried out.

Potential Target and Gunman's State

• 🏈 Tamura's note mentioned "chronic traumatic encephalopathy" and a request to "study my brain, please", suggesting a link to his past football injuries.
• 🏢 Investigators believe Tamura's target was the NFL offices located in the building at 345 Park Avenue.
• ⚠️ A close call was reported for an office cleaner on the 33rd floor, who narrowly avoided encountering the gunman.