Shane Tamura: On July 28, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m. EDT, a lone gunman opened fire inside 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan—a 44‑story office tower housing tenants such as Blackstone and the NFL headquarters. At least five people, including an NYPD officer, were killed in the attack; six others were injured. The shooter subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Within the last 24 hours, authorities have identified the suspect as 27‑year‑old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was found dead inside the building on the 33rd floor after the shooting spree.
Timeline & Location of the Attack
Surveillance video shows the suspect exiting a double‑parked black BMW around 6:28 p.m., holding an AR‑style rifle and wearing a bullet‑resistant vest. He entered the lobby of 345 Park Avenue, fired immediately at a responding NYPD officer, and continued to shoot at civilians and security staff before taking the elevator to the upper floors, where additional casualties occurred. The incident triggered a major lockdown in the Midtown area around East 51st–52nd Streets.
On the 33rd floor, officials say Tamura fired further rounds down a hallway before turning the weapon on himself. The NYPD later confirmed that the shooter was neutralized and no longer posed a threat.
Victims & Official Reaction
Among those killed was 36‑year‑old NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a three‑and‑a‑half‑year veteran and father of two young sons, with a third child on the way. Mayor Eric Adams expressed condolences and called the shooting a “violent, despicable act.” Three additional civilians were confirmed dead, and at least six others were critically or seriously injured.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the suspect acted alone, described his mental health history (reported by Las Vegas partners), and said investigators still do not know why 345 Park Avenue was targeted specifically.
Suspect Background & Possible Motives
Shane Devon Tamura, 27, a Las Vegas native, reportedly held a Nevada concealed carry permit and had once held a private investigator’s license. He’s described as a former high school football standout who didn’t make the NFL—unconfirmed reports suggest he may have been motivated by the fact that the building housed the NFL headquarters. These claims remain unverified.
Authorities recovered his vehicle, matching Nevada plates, parked near Park Avenue; inside was a rifle case, a loaded revolver, ammunition, magazines, a backpack, and prescribed medication. No explosives were discovered. Neighbors and public records in Las Vegas and California link him to a background in sports and security.
