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Trump denounces NYC shooting as ‘senseless’ violence by ‘crazed lunatic’, issues message for victims' families
President Donald Trump addressed the tragic shooting at Blackstone's New York headquarters, which left four dead.
President Donald Trump responded to the Monday night shooting at Blackstone's New York headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, which claimed four lives.
Taking to Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump, who is in Scotland, informed that he has been updated about the tragic shooting that took place in Manhattan, “a place that I know and love.”
“I trust our Law Enforcement Agencies to get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence,” he wrote.
Shooter Shane Tamura, 27, entered the office building at 345 Park Avenue and opened fire with an M4 rifle, killing a woman in the lobby and a security guard. He also killed Wesley LePatner, a 43-year-old senior managing director at Blackstone, and NYPD officer Didarul Islam.
Expressing grief over the killing of four people, the POTUS stated, “My heart is with the families of the four people who were killed, including the NYPD Officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Islam, a 36-year-old NYPD police officer, is survived by two young sons, and his wife is expecting their third child.
“God Bless the New York Police Department, and God Bless New York!” he concluded.
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Tamura leaves behind a chilling note
The shooting spree came to an end after Tamura took his own life.
Following his death, police reportedly found a note, in which the suspected shooter blasted NFL and opened up about his chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) diagnosis.
“Study my brain please I'm sorry Tell Rick I'm sorry for everything,” the note read.
According to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Tamura had a "documented mental health history" despite being a standout football player in high school.
Officials verified that he travelled from Las Vegas to New York to carry out his planned attack. However, his motive is being investigated by the police.
Trump to fly back to Washington
Meanwhile, Trump's post on social media came on the last day of a five-day golf vacation at his two Scottish resorts. He took part in a brief ceremony to inaugurate a new 18-hole course at his Aberdeen property on Tuesday.
He is anticipated to complete an 18-hole round on his new course before heading back to Washington later Tuesday.
