NYC Midtown Gunman Shane Tamura Claimed CTE, NFL Was Original Target

Investigation into Shane Tamura's Background

• 🔍 NYPD teams have been dispatched to Las Vegas to assist in tracing firearms recovered from the shooting scene.
• 👤 An associate accused of supplying Shane Tamura with gun parts has been located and will be questioned.
• 🏠 Tamura's home in Nevada, approximately 20 minutes from the Las Vegas strip, is also under investigation.

Tamura's Journey and Motive

• 🚗 Police tracked Tamura's vehicle across the country, showing his travel from Nevada to New York City, arriving just hours before the shooting.
• 🎯 A note found on Tamura indicated the NFL was his original target, with the building housing multiple organizations on Park Avenue being the intended location.
• 🛠️ The AR-15 style assault rifle used in the attack was reportedly assembled by Tamura, utilizing a lower receiver purchased by an associate.

Mental Health and Legal History

• 🧠 Law enforcement sources reveal Tamura underwent a mental health crisis hold in 2022, where individuals can be held for up to three days if deemed a danger to themselves or others.
• 📜 The same year, Tamura received his concealed carry permit, though it's unclear if this preceded or followed the mental health hold.
• 🚫 In 2023, Tamura was arrested for trespassing at a Las Vegas casino after refusing to provide identification for his winnings.
• ⚠️ Another mental health crisis hold for Tamura was reported in 2024.

CTE Claim and Football History

• 🏈 Tamura played high school football in California but did not play professionally.
• 🔬 Police have found no evidence of a traumatic brain injury thus far.
• ⚠️ It is noted that CTE cannot be diagnosed with certainty in a living person.
• 🧠 A note left behind by Tamura requested his brain be studied, mentioning CTE and apologizing.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🕵️ Retired FBI special agent Kenneth Grace states the investigation is in its early stages, with the crime scene still being processed.
• 🚗 Tamura's vehicle and two cell phones recovered at the scene are currently undergoing forensic examination.
• ⏳ Further details regarding Tamura's actions and motivations are expected to be released.