Manhattan Mass Shooter Identified as 27-Year-Old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas

A mass shooting in Manhattan has left at least five people dead, including a police officer, after a gunman opened fire in a 44-story building in Midtown. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, reportedly wore a bulletproof vest and entered the building, which houses Blackstone and NFL headquarters, before opening fire.
Tamura barricaded himself on the 33rd floor and was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The attack occurred around 6:30 p.m. during the evening rush, with witnesses describing the sound of an automatic weapon. Police and first responders rushed to the scene, and the building was evacuated.
The New York Post reported that the suspect targeted multiple people before turning the gun on himself. The incident has shocked the city, with officials confirming the deaths of at least four civilians and one police officer. Further details about Tamura’s motives and background are under investigation.

Published: 7/30/2025