A devastating act of gun violence shook Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, leaving four innocent people dead, including a New York Police Department officer. The suspected gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, bringing the total number of deceased to five.
The shooting unfolded just after 6:30 p.m. at 345 Park Avenue, a commercial office building that houses major tenants like the NFL, KPMG, and Blackstone. According to NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and other officials, Tamura arrived at the scene in a black BMW carrying an M4-style rifle. Surveillance footage captured him exiting the vehicle and walking into the building before opening fire in the lobby.
His first target was Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old NYPD officer working a paid detail assignment inside the building. Islam, a four-year veteran of the department and father of two with a third child on the way, was fatally shot while attempting to protect others.
Tamura continued firing, striking multiple victims in the lobby before heading to the 33rd floor, where he fatally shot another individual and then turned the gun on himself. In total, five victims were shot: Officer Islam and three civilians—all of whom died—and one male victim who remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Four additional people sustained minor injuries while fleeing the scene.
Mayor Eric Adams addressed the city with a heavy heart, reflecting on the emotional toll and the tragic loss of life. “Our hearts are heavy,” Adams said, “Five innocent people shot tonight. We lost four souls to another senseless act of gun violence.”
Authorities later revealed that Tamura was a competitive football player in his youth. According to a source cited by CNN, a suicide note found in his pocket contained grievances with the NFL and mentioned that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often linked to repeated head trauma. Investigators believe Tamura may have been targeting the NFL offices inside the building but took the wrong elevator, according to Mayor Adams.
Commissioner Caban praised Officer Islam’s bravery and sacrifice, calling him “a hero who died as he lived—protecting New Yorkers.” Officer Islam had been assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx and was remembered as a devoted family man and respected officer.
Tamura had reportedly traveled cross-country from Nevada, passing through several states before arriving in New York on the day of the shooting. His vehicle contained a rifle case, a loaded revolver, ammunition, and prescription medications in his name. Investigators confirmed he had a documented mental health history. His exact motive remains under investigation.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Chris Raye confirmed that the FBI is assisting in the investigation, and while Tamura did not appear in the agency’s internal databases, federal officials are working closely with NYPD to uncover more about his background and intentions.
“This is a devastating night for our city,” said Patrick Hendry, president of the Police Benevolent Association. “Pure evil came to the heart of Manhattan and took the lives of innocent people—including a police officer who was simply doing his job to protect others.”
As the investigation continues, the city is mourning the lives lost and calling for renewed attention to the epidemic of gun violence, mental health struggles, and the dangers of untreated neurological trauma. Mayor Adams emphasized that the tragedy “reminds us all how easy it is to gain access to a gun,” urging continued efforts to protect New Yorkers and support grieving families.
Names of the deceased civilians have not yet been released, pending family notifications.
Source: LiveNOW from FOX
