Tragic NYC Shooting at NFL Headquarters Leaves Four Dead, Gunman Blames League for Brain Injury

Gunman Targets NFL in New York Skyscraper Shooting

On the evening of Monday, July 29, 2025, intense tragedy struck in New York City when a gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, unleashed a barrage of gunfire in a skyscraper housing the National Football League (NFL) headquarters. The attack resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left several others injured, including one employee of the NFL.

Mayor Confirms Intentions Behind the Attack

Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on Tuesday that Tamura carried a note that suggested he blamed the NFL for a brain injury he suffered during his football-playing days as a teenager. The note indicated that he believed his mental health struggles were a consequence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition associated with repeated head trauma.

“He did have a note on him. The note alluded to that he felt he had CTE, a known brain injury for those who participate in contact sports,” explained Adams during a CBS interview. Sources suggest that Tamura’s note contained the phrases “study my brain please” and “I’m sorry.”

Victims of the Attack

Among those killed was New York City police officer Didarul Islam, who was serving as a security guard at the time of the shooting. He was a dedicated officer who had migrated from Bangladesh and was expecting his third child. The other victims included Wesley LePatner, an employee of finance giant Blackstone, while two male civilians were also among the deceased. The NFL confirmed that one employee was seriously injured during the incident.

Details of the Incident

Tamura drove across the country from Las Vegas to New York, armed with an assault-style rifle. He opened fire in the lobby of the building located at 345 Park Avenue before mistakenly riding the elevator to the 33rd floor, where he continued the attack. After the shooting, he tragically turned the weapon on himself. Mayor Adams noted that a preliminary investigation indicated Tamura had inadvertently targeted the office of Rudin Management, owning the building.

Witnesses described the chaotic scene, reporting multiple gunshots and the swift response of law enforcement. “It felt like you were in a warzone almost,” recounted Nekeisha Lewis, who was dining nearby when the shooting occurred. Eyewitnesses reported seeing victims being transported from the scene as police secured the area.

Tributes and Community Reaction

In the wake of the shooting, tributes poured in for Officer Islam. New York Police Commissioner Jennifer Tisch praised him as a hero who sacrificed his life to protect others. Community members remembered him as a devoted family man and inspiring figure within his mosque.

The tragedy also evoked a statement from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had been informed about the incident while traveling in Scotland. He expressed confidence in law enforcement’s capability to uncover the motives behind the senseless violence.

Table of Victims and Injured

As the investigation continues, officials are determined to learn more about the motivations behind this violent act and to offer support to the victims’ families.