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What was Shane Tamura, the NYC shooter's motive? Netizens drop an NFL factor
Gunfire erupted in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper on 28 July, identifying the shooter, Shane Tamura, via a concealed firearms permit.
Gunfire rang out Monday morning, 28 July, inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper that houses several high-profile tenants like Blackstone and the NFL.
Now, a ‘Concealed Firearms Permit’ found at the scene reportedly identified the shooter as Shane Tamura, a Nevada resident.
Meanwhile, several internet users are claiming that Tamura may have once been a football hopeful. “Definitely appears to be this same Shane Tamura involved in NYC shooting. NFL headquarters were located at that building and could be a possible motive. Tamura was a stand out RB that graduated in 2016,” one user wrote, sharing footage of a football player they believe resembles the gunman.
HT.com has not independently verified the authenticity of this information.
At least 4 killed, including in NYC Midtown shootout, gunman found dead
CNN reported four people were shot, including a police officer who was killed. The shooter also died, found on the 33rd floor from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police were called to 324 Park Avenue for reports of an active shooter. When they arrived, they found a grim scene: two civilians wounded, one in critical condition, and the officer fatally shot.
The reported shooter, Shane, calmly walked in with an AR-15 rifle in hand, per a photo cited by the New York Post. The outlet also cited a witness, who shared, “It sounded like a barrage of shots …Like an automatic weapon. Like a high-capacity weapon.”
Following the shootout, the NYPD urged people to steer clear of the area. “Due to police activity, please avoid the vicinity of East 52 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Expect emergency vehicles & delays in the surrounding area,” NYPD News posted on X.
The department later confirmed the situation had been brought under control.
“At this time, the scene has been contained and the lone shooter is dead,” NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on X.
