Shane Tamura’s NYC Bloodbath: AR‑15 Rampage at 345 Park Ave

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Who Was Shane Tamura?

Shane Devon Tamura, a 27‑year‑old from Las Vegas and former high school football standout, was identified by authorities as the lone gunman who opened fire at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan . He had a concealed carry permit in Nevada, briefly worked as a casino security guard, and had no significant criminal record .

An old football photo of Shane Tamura, the suspect in the Midtown Manhattan shooting, resurfaces online after the deadly attack at 345 Park Avenue.

The Deadly Rampage at 345 Park Avenue

On Monday evening (July 28, 2025), Tamura exited a double‑parked BMW around 6:30 p.m. carrying an AR‑15/M4‑style rifle and wearing body armor. He entered the lobby of the 44‑story skyscraper housing NFL and Blackstone offices and began firing. Four people were killed—including off‑duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam—and one NFL employee was critically injured on the 33rd floor. Tamura then died by a self‑inflicted gunshot wound .

Surveillance footage shows suspected shooter Shane Tamura walking across the plaza outside 345 Park Avenue moments before the deadly attack in Midtown Manhattan.

Victims and Casualties

  • Victims included:
  • Didarul Islam, a 36‑year‑old NYPD officer of Bangladeshi origin, fatally shot in the lobby. He was survived by his wife (pregnant) and two sons .
  • A Blackstone executive, confirmed by the firm as one of the victims; employee identity withheld pending family notification .
  • Two other civilians killed in the lobby and one shot on the 33rd floor within Rudin Management’s office .

Motive: Note Mentions NFL and CTE

Investigators found a multi‑page handwritten note in Tamura’s pocket claiming that repeated head trauma led to CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). He blamed the NFL for concealing concussion risks and appeared to target the building specifically for housing the league’s headquarters—even though he never played professionally

Background and Mental Health History

Tamura had two documented mental health crisis holds in Nevada (in 2022 and 2024), and a private investigator license that has since expired . Teammates described him as a “goofball” and disciplined football player with no previous warning signs of violence .

Timeline of Travel

According to investigators, Tamura drove from Las Vegas across several states in the days leading to the shooting: through Colorado on July 26, Nebraska/Iowa on July 27, arriving in Columbia, New Jersey around 4:24 p.m. on July 28, then entering New York City shortly before the attack .

Police vehicles with flashing lights surround the scene outside a Manhattan office building during the investigation into the Shane Tamura Midtown shooting incident.
Heavy police presence outside 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan following the deadly shooting carried out by Shane Tamura. Authorities launched a full-scale investigation into the incident.

Ongoing Investigation and Reactions

Authorities continue to investigate Tamura’s motives and whether the building was specifically chosen due to the presence of the NFL HQ . NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams expressed condolences and vowed continued investigation. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed heightened security and offered support to affected employees .

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