Crime
Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting Suspect Identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura
NEW YORK, NY — Authorities have identified the gunman behind Monday evening’s deadly mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas resident with a documented history of mental illness.
Tamura opened fire inside the high-rise at 345 Park Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m., killing four people — including a New York police officer — and injuring several others before taking his own life, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
According to officials, Tamura drove a black BMW with Nevada plates across several states before arriving in New York City just hours before the attack.
He had reportedly failed to show up to his job as a security guard at a Las Vegas casino the day prior.
Surveillance footage shows the vehicle passing through Colorado on July 26, then Nebraska and Iowa on July 27, and finally entering Columbia, New Jersey at approximately 4:24 p.m. on July 28. He was in Manhattan shortly thereafter.
At approximately 6:28 p.m., 911 calls began reporting gunfire at 345 Park Avenue, a prominent 44-story building home to major tenants including the NFL headquarters, Blackstone, and Rudin Management.
Tamura was captured on surveillance footage exiting his double-parked BMW between East 51st and 52nd Streets, visibly carrying an M4-style rifle.
Upon entering the building lobby, he turned right and immediately opened fire.
- His first victim was NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, 36, who was fatally shot near the entrance.
- He then shot and killed a woman who had been attempting to hide behind a pillar.
- A third victim, a security guard positioned at a lobby desk, was also fatally shot.
- One additional person in the lobby sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition.
Tamura was seen allowing a woman to exit an elevator unharmed before he proceeded to the 33rd floor, where offices of Rudin Properties are located.
Once there, he fired at random as he walked through the corridors, fatally shooting a fourth victim, a man inside the office space.
He then walked down a hallway and died by suicide, shooting himself in the chest.
The chaotic incident triggered panic throughout the building, which houses several high-profile corporate offices. Responding officers and emergency personnel quickly secured the scene.
At 7:52 p.m., Commissioner Tisch confirmed via social media that the shooter had been neutralized and the situation was contained.
Authorities recovered multiple weapons and supplies from Tamura’s vehicle, including:
- A rifle case
- A loaded revolver
- Ammunition and magazines
- A backpack
- Medication prescribed to him
Photos obtained by the media show that Tamura used a Palmetto State Armory AR-15 rifle, chambered in .223 caliber, equipped with a scope, a tactical handguard, and a shoulder sling. Bloodstains were visible on the weapon.
He was also found to have a valid concealed carry permit issued in Las Vegas, expiring in 2027.
Tamura’s motive remains unclear, and investigators have yet to determine any specific connection between him and the victims or the location. “We are working to understand why he targeted this particular building,” Commissioner Tisch said during a press conference. She emphasized that Tamura appeared to have acted alone.
Las Vegas law enforcement confirmed Tamura had a documented mental health history. While no prior criminal record was immediately disclosed, officials stated they are working with authorities across multiple states to piece together his background and the circumstances that led to the attack.
In his earlier life, Tamura was a standout high school athlete, having played as a running back at Granada Hills Charter High School in California. In a resurfaced post-game interview, he came across as quiet and soft-spoken while reflecting on touchdowns he scored during a high school game — a stark contrast to the violent acts he would later commit.
Monday’s mass shooting marks one of the deadliest attacks in Midtown Manhattan in recent memory.
As the investigation continues, city officials, corporate tenants, and the broader community are left grieving the lives lost and searching for answers about what led to this senseless act of violence.
Anyone with additional information about Shane Tamura or his actions leading up to the shooting is urged to contact the NYPD’s tip line at 1-800-577-TIPS.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.