NFL News: Gunman Kills NYPD Officer, 3 Others in Midtown
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with officials working to determine the exact motive behind Tamura's actions. As the community comes to terms with the tragedy, questions are being raised about the potential risks associated with playing football and the need for greater support for those struggling with mental health issues.
A gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas, killed a New York City police officer, Didarul Islam, 36, and three others before taking his own life at a Midtown office tower on July 28, 2025, in a tragic incident that has left the community in shock.
Tamura, who worked in the surveillance department at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino, was trying to target the National Football League headquarters but accidentally entered the wrong elevator bank. He had a history of mental illness and had written a note expressing his intention to study his brain for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after his death. The victims included Islam, a 3.5-year NYPD veteran and immigrant from Bangladesh, and two other men, Wesley LePatner, a real estate executive, and Aland Etienne, a security guard.
The shooting took place at 345 Park Avenue, a commercial office building near Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that a league employee was seriously injured in the attack. The motive for the attack is still under investigation, but officials are looking into whether Tamura's football background and possible CTE diagnosis may have played a role.
The incident has raised concerns about the potential link between football and mental health, and the NFL has promised to cooperate fully with the investigation. The community is still reeling from the shock of the attack, and the families of the victims are in mourning.