New York Gunman Kills Four, Blames NFL for Brain Injury

Fri Oct 17 2025 00:36:32 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Mayor Eric Adams reveals that the shooter left a note blaming the NFL for a brain injury, mistakenly targeting the wrong office in a tragic New York City shooting.

In a shocking incident, 27-year-old Shane Tamura opened fire in a New York skyscraper, killing four before taking his own life. Mayor Eric Adams indicated that Tamura left a note attributing his actions to a brain injury linked to football, although he never played professionally. The attack left one police officer and three civilians dead, causing widespread panic in Midtown Manhattan.

In a tragic turn of events on Monday evening, a gunman identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, originally from Las Vegas, opened fire in a skyscraper in New York City, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that Tamura had left a note seemingly blaming the National Football League (NFL) for his mental turmoil related to a brain injury.

Despite being a high school football player, Tamura never made it to the NFL, according to former teammates. His actions unleashed chaos in an office where the NFL has its headquarters; however, he mistakenly accessed a different part of the building after taking the wrong elevator. When the shooting concluded, Tamura turned the weapon on himself.

Among the victims was Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old police officer providing security at the site, and Wesley LePatner, an employee of finance giant Blackstone. Two other male civilians were also killed, while an NFL staff member suffered serious injuries.

Adams revealed that the note Tamura carried referenced CTE, a brain condition often associated with repeated head trauma from contact sports, indicating his belief that the NFL was at fault for his mental health struggles. Tamura's cross-country journey from Las Vegas to New York culminated in the deadly attack utilizing an assault-style rifle.

Initial investigations suggest that after shooting in the lobby, Tamura accessed the 33rd floor where he continued firing before ultimately taking his life. The shocking spree halted parts of Midtown Manhattan, triggering an emergency response that included multiple police vehicles and evacuated bystanders.

Witnesses described the atmosphere as one resembling a warzone, with many scrambling for cover during the gunfire. One woman, Nekeisha Lewis, detailed the terrifying experience of witnessing the chaos unfold while dining nearby.