Hotel guest films dozens of NYPD officers swarming Midtown shooting scene from window

The shooting happened at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown, NYC, at a building that contains Blackstone and the NFL headquarters.

Published on: Jul 29, 2025, 06:52:56 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A video of cops walking inside the Midtown shooting scene where a gunman opened fire, injuring at least three people, including an NYPD cop, has surfaced on social media. As per an X user, the video was captured from a hotel window in NYC.

An NYPD helicopter flies overhead as police respond to a shooting incident in the Midtown Manhattan. (AFP)

“Dozens of police going into the building,” the X user wrote, adding, “Filmed live from Lotte Hotel.”

In a tweet, NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that the gunman was neutralised. “I have been on scene at the shooting in Midtown, and we can report the shooter is neutralized. The NYPD are now searching 345 Park Avenue carefully. If you are in the building, please stay where you are,” the mayor continued. He added that the injured were taken to the hospital.

According to a report by ABC Eyewitness News, three people died at the attack, including a New York City police officer. Sources added that the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Also Read: Eyewitness posts video of NYC shooting scene, says horror moment reminded her of 9/11 attacks: ‘All sights, sounds’

The gunman is identified as Shane Tamura, reportedly a native of Las Vegas and a former Canadian football player. As per authorities, he was seen carrying an AR-15. Reportedly, Tamura holds a concealed carry permit from Nevada.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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