NYC Office Shooting 2025: Gunman Kills 4 in Attack on Midtown Skyscraper

A deadly NYC office shooting on July 28, 2025, claimed four lives and left a city shaken. The gunman, 27-year-old Shane Tamura, opened fire in a Manhattan office tower, mistakenly targeting the wrong floor in his attempt to attack the NFL headquarters.

Authorities say Tamura, a Las Vegas security worker and former high school football player, suffered from mental health issues and claimed in a note that he had CTE—a brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. He blamed the NFL for concealing the condition’s dangers, though he never played professionally.

Shooter Intended to Target NFL Headquarters

Tamura entered the building at 345 Park Avenue around 6:30 p.m., armed with an AR-15-style rifle. After entering the wrong elevator, he opened fire in the lobby, killing NYPD officer Didarul Islam and Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner. He then shot an NFL employee and an unarmed security guard before heading to the 33rd floor.

There, Tamura killed an employee of Rudin Management—the company that owns the building—before taking his own life.

Victims Include Police Officer and Real Estate Executive

Among those killed was Officer Didarul Islam, 36, an immigrant from Bangladesh with over three years in the NYPD. He was working an approved off-duty security job at the building. Islam is survived by his pregnant wife and two children.

Real estate executive Wesley LePatner and an employee of Rudin Management also lost their lives. An unnamed NFL employee survived the attack but was seriously injured.

Gunman Left Note Blaming NFL for CTE

Investigators found a handwritten note in Tamura’s wallet stating he believed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and accusing the NFL of prioritizing profit over player safety. The NFL has acknowledged the CTE link since 2016 and has paid over $1.4 billion to settle related claims.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell condemned the act as “unspeakable.” The league held a vigil at Bryant Park the next day, where leaders from multiple faiths joined New Yorkers in mourning.

Officials Call for Stricter Gun Laws

Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul spoke at the vigil, urging immediate action on gun control.

“We cannot respond to senseless gun laws through vigils,” Adams said.

Mental Health and Firearm Access Under Scrutiny

Tamura’s history of mental illness and access to firearm parts—purchased from an unnamed supplier—have reignited debates around gun laws and mental health screenings. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed an investigation into how Tamura obtained the weapon.

Surveillance Footage Reveals Chilling Details

Security footage shows Tamura arriving at the building calmly, wearing a button-down shirt and carrying his weapon. He let a woman exit an elevator unharmed before continuing his attack.

The City Mourns

Officer Islam’s Bronx community gathered to honor his life, describing him as a friendly, dedicated public servant.

“He always called me brother,” said friend Tanjim Talukdar. “He was a kind man.”

Source: ABC News