Gunman Identified as Shane Tamura, 27 of Las Vegas, in Deadly Midtown Manhattan Shooting at 345 Park Avenue

A tragic shooting unfolded Monday evening at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, where 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas killed four people, including an NYPD officer, before taking his own life. The incident, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., sparked chaos in the bustling commercial district, prompting a massive police response and a lockdown of the 44-story office tower housing major tenants like the National Football League, Blackstone, and KPMG.

Surveillance footage captured Tamura exiting a black BMW, registered in his name, carrying an M4-style rifle. He entered the building's lobby, immediately opening fire, fatally shooting off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, 36, a three-and-a-half-year veteran assigned to the Bronx's 47th Precinct. Islam, a Bangladeshi immigrant with two young sons and a pregnant wife expecting their third child, was working a paid security detail. "He died a hero," said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a press conference.

Tamura continued his rampage, shooting a woman hiding behind a pillar, a security guard at the elevator bank, and others across multiple floors, including the 33rd floor, where he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In total, four victims-Officer Islam, two women, and another man-were killed, with a fifth person critically injured and four others sustaining minor injuries while fleeing.

Police recovered a rifle case, a loaded revolver, ammunition, magazines, a backpack, and medication prescribed to Tamura inside his vehicle, which had traveled from Nevada through Colorado, Nebraska, and New Jersey before reaching Manhattan on the day of the shooting. Tamura, a former high school football standout who played for Granada Hills and Golden Valley in California, held a concealed carry permit issued by the Las Vegas Sheriff's Department in 2022 and had an expired private investigator license. Authorities noted a documented history of mental health issues, with Las Vegas police informing the NYPD of this history two weeks prior, though no specific motive has been confirmed.

Commissioner Tisch emphasized that Tamura acted alone, stating, "We believe this to be a lone shooter, and there is no active threat to the public." Investigators are still probing why Tamura targeted 345 Park Avenue, with no established connection to the building's tenants, including the NFL, despite speculation online about his football background. CNN chief law enforcement analyst John Miller suggested the attack appeared premeditated and suicidal, noting, "It appears that he knew it would be his last stand."

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The shooting disrupted Midtown Manhattan, with police cordoning off East 52nd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues. Witnesses described a "war zone" atmosphere as workers evacuated, some running with hands raised. Nekeisha Lewis, dining nearby, recounted aiding a wounded victim amidst rapid gunfire. Employees of Blackstone on the 31st floor heard a loud bang from above, prompting evacuations floor by floor.

Mayor Eric Adams, visibly emotional, joined Tisch, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, and other officials at Weill Cornell Medical Center for a press conference, praising Officer Islam's bravery. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed grief, stating, "May God watch over our city during this challenging moment." KPMG issued a statement thanking building security and law enforcement, while other tenants, including the NFL and Rudin Management, have not commented.

The investigation continues, with federal and state authorities examining Tamura's background and digital footprint for clues. The NYPD's Special Operations Division conducted a secondary sweep of the building, confirming no further threats. The tragedy has reignited discussions about gun violence, with some X posts criticizing weak background checks and easy access to firearms, though these claims remain speculative.

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