New York gunman left note blaming NFL for brain injury, mayor says

July 29, 2025

A 27-year-old gunman, Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, killed four people and injured an NFL employee during an attack at a New York skyscraper on Monday evening before taking his own life. According to Mayor Eric Adams, Tamura left a note blaming the NFL for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease he believed caused his mental illness. Though Tamura played football in his youth, he never played professionally in the NFL, and ended up in the wrong part of the building after entering the incorrect elevator during his attack.

Who is affected

Four people killed, including New York City police officer Didarul Islam (36)
An NFL employee who was "seriously injured"
The National Football League organization
The families and colleagues of the victims
The broader community in New York City

What action is being taken

The breaking news story is being updated as more details become available
Mayor Eric Adams is communicating with the public about the incident and the gunman's note
Police are investigating the shooting
The NFL, through Commissioner Roger Goodell, is communicating with staff about the injured employee

Why it matters

The incident represents a significant act of violence in a major metropolitan area
The attack appears to be motivated by the gunman's belief that he suffered from CTE, linking it to a larger conversation about brain injuries in contact sports
The targeting of the NFL building, even though the gunman ended up in the wrong part, suggests intentional planning
The death of a police officer serving as a security guard highlights the dangers faced by security personnel

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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