Shooter in Manhattan Massacre Left Note Acknowledging CTE Documentary and Researchers
A gunman who took the lives of four individuals during a violent incident in Manhattan has been revealed to have expressed gratitude towards a documentary addressing CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) brain injuries in his apparent suicide note, according to sources.
Shane Tamura, 27, was reported to have the disjointed note tucked away in his wallet while he attacked the Midtown building at 345 Park Ave., which houses the NFL’s headquarters.
Timeline of the Shooting Incident
- Around 6:28 p.m., reports began to surface about gunfire at 345 Park Ave.
- Tamura exited a black BMW located between 51st and 52nd streets, carrying an M4 rifle.
- He proceeded into the lobby, where he shot and killed police officer Didarul Islam, 36.
- Tamura then shot a woman hiding behind a pillar and continued firing before moving toward the elevator area, killing a security guard at his post.
- Another victim sustained injuries in the lobby and is currently in critical but stable condition.
- The shooter permitted one woman to leave the elevator unharmed before heading to the 33rd floor, where he fired indiscriminately in the offices of Rudin Properties.
- One individual was fatally shot on that floor before Tamura turned the weapon on himself.
- The duration of the rampage remains unclear. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed on X at 7:52 p.m. that the situation had been contained and the shooter neutralized.
In his note, Tamura referenced his purported struggles with CTE, specifically mentioning a "frontline documentary," likely referring to "League of Denial," which explores the NFL’s connections to brain injuries from head trauma.
Additionally, he acknowledged the "Fainaru brothers," the ESPN journalists behind the "League of Denial" book.
The note featured names of notable medical professionals, including Dr. Ann McKee, the Chief of Neuropathology at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Dr. Christopher Nowinski, co-founder of Boston University’s CTE Center.
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