Key Facts
• July 28, 2025, 6:30 PM: Shooting occurred in a high-rise office building in Midtown Manhattan.
• Four people killed, including one New York City police officer; one other person injured.
• Suspect identified as Shane Devon Tamura, 27, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• Suspect parked a BMW outside, entered with an M4 rifle, and began shooting in the lobby.
• Victims included a police officer, a security guard, and two others; one woman was unharmed.
• Suspect took the elevator to the 33rd floor, killed one person, and then shot himself.
• Motive under investigation; suspect had a history of mental health issues.
• Suspect traveled cross-country from Las Vegas, Nevada, passing through multiple states.
• Weapons and ammunition found in suspect’s car; he had a Nevada gun permit.
• Building housed tenants like NFL, KPMG, and Blackstone; incident occurred during rush hour.
• Nearby pedestrians fled as police secured the area; heightened tension reported at the scene.
Summary
A shooting in a Midtown Manhattan office building on July 28, 2025, left four people dead, including a New York City police officer. The suspect, Shane Devon Tamura, 27, entered the building with an M4 rifle, targeting individuals in the lobby and on the 33rd floor before taking his own life. Authorities are investigating the motive, noting the suspect’s history of mental health issues. The incident occurred during rush hour, causing panic among pedestrians. The building, home to major tenants like NFL and KPMG, was secured by police. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspect’s vehicle, which he drove from Las Vegas, Nevada, across several states. The tragedy highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and mental health.
