New York City police confirmed that the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting on Park Avenue in Manhattan on Monday evening, July 28. He has been identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas.
The attack left four people dead, including an NYPD officer, before the gunman died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the building’s 33rd floor.
According to law enforcement officials, surveillance footage captured Tamura entering a building while armed with a long rifle.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that the lone shooter has been neutralized and confirmed that he acted alone. Authorities are now investigating his motives and background.
The incident has once again raised concerns about gun violence in major cities. Officials are working to determine whether Tamura had any prior connections to New York or if the attack was premeditated.
The names of the victims have not yet been released, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The city remains on high alert as officials assess the full scope of the tragedy.
Shane Tamura: What We Know About the Alleged NYC Shooter
Authorities have tentatively identified Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, as the suspect in Monday evening’s mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
According to law enforcement, Tamura entered the Blackstone-owned skyscraper armed with a .223-caliber AR-15-style rifle. Surveillance footage captured him carrying the weapon before opening fire inside the building.
Police have not yet released an official motive, but are investigating whether Tamura had any specific grievances related to the companies in the building.
Several reports suggest Tamura was a former high school football standout. He played as a running back and graduated from Granada Hills in 2016.
Some social media speculation has linked the attack to his alleged frustration over not making it to the NFL, given that the building houses the league’s headquarters. However, authorities have not confirmed this theory.
He reportedly held a concealed firearms permit, which the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department had issued in 2022. The rifle used in the attack was identified as a Palmetto State Armory AR-15, a budget model retailing for around $420.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams urged residents to avoid the area near Park Avenue and East 51st Street as emergency crews responded to the scene.
The FBI and NYPD are continuing to investigate Tamura’s background, possible motives, and how he obtained the weapon.
As more details emerge, authorities are expected to release an official profile of the shooter. For now, the incident adds to the growing national debate over gun violence and security in corporate spaces.
