Shane Tamura, 27 years old, has been named as the person who carried out a deadly shooting at an office building in midtown Manhattan on Monday evening. At least four people were killed in the attack.

The New York Fire Department said they got a call at 6:28 p.m. about someone being shot at the Park Avenue building. This building is home to major financial companies like Blackstone and even the National Football League (NFL).

Who Was Shane Tamura?

Shane Tamura was originally from Hawaii but later moved to Las Vegas. A photo ID shared online shows he had a permit to carry a hidden gun. It was given to him on June 14, 2022, and was valid for five years.

Shane Tamura: What We Know So Far

Tamura had an expired private investigator license.

He used to play football at Granada Hills, as shown in a video from 2015. In that video, he talks excitedly about winning a game.
Recently, Tamura worked as a security guard at a casino in Las Vegas.

What the Police Found

Police recovered Tamura’s gun, an AR-15 style rifle, which had blood on it.

A car with Nevada license plates, registered to Tamura, was found at the scene. Inside, police found a rifle case with bullets, a loaded revolver, magazines, a backpack, and medicine prescribed to Tamura. The bomb squad searched the car and found no explosives.

Tamura’s car had traveled across the country, passing through Colorado on July 26 and through Columbia, New Jersey, as recently as 4:24 p.m. on Monday. It later entered New York City.

According to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Tamura had a known history of mental health problems.
So far, no criminal record has been found. The reason for the attack is still being investigated.

What Happened in the Manhattan Shooting

A man with a long rifle and wearing a bulletproof vest entered a 44-story office building in Manhattan. The building is near Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art.

Police say the man first shot a New York Police Department officer, then a woman hiding behind a pillar. He then shot a security guard hiding behind a desk. Another man was also shot in the lobby.

The gunman then took the elevator to the 33rd floor, where Rudin Management’s office is located. He walked through the floor, firing shots. One person was hit and died. After that, he walked down the hallway and shot himself in the chest.

In total, he shot five people. Four of them died, including the NYPD officer named Islam. The three other victims were two men and one woman. One man is in critical condition.

After the shooting, Tamura locked himself inside and was later found dead on the 33rd floor from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Commissioner Tisch said, “The situation is now under control and the only shooter is dead.”

A shooting caused chaos in the area, with many police cars blocking the streets and a helicopter flying above. The New York City Police Department warned people to stay away from East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

They said, “You will see emergency vehicles and there may be delays nearby.”

Published: 29th July 2025

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