New York Shooting Live Updates: Law enforcement authorities in the US identified Shane Devon Tamura (27) as the suspected gunman, who opened fire at a 634-ft skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue on Monday. Officials have since released a photo of the alleged shooter seen calmly strolling into the New York building. At least four people died, including an NYPD officer, according to authorities. The death toll later rose to six, including the suspected shooter as well.
NYC briefing: Mayor Eric Adams and officials speak out
The New York Police Department commenced its news conference, addressing the details related to the deadly rampage in Midtown Manhattan. Ultimately, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced during the briefing that five people were fatally shot Monday night. “Five innocent people shot tonight, we lost four souls to another senseless act of gun violence,” he said during the news conference.
Mayor Adams also divulged that the suspected shooter died from an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.” The alleged gunman was carrying an M4 assault rifle, according to New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Tamura was even seen holding the massive weapon as he stormed the Manhattan building that houses Blackstone, NFL, Rudin Management, and KPMG headquarters.
Tisch further disclosed that the NYC shooting suspect shot someone on the 33rd floor of the Park Avenue building before going “down a hallway” and shooting himself in the chest.
NYC shooter’s mental health history revealed
Although an official motive spurring the alleged gunman to go on a deadly rampage has yet to be determines, police announced that 27-year-old Shane D Tamura “has a documented mental healthy history.” On top of that, Commissioner Tisch said that the suspect hailing from Las Vegas travelled cross-country before reaching New York City, where he opened fire inside the Manhattan skyscraper.
Officials had previously disclosed that a vehicle with Nevada plates registered to Tamura was found at the scene. Tisch went on to add that it travelled through Colorado on July 26. The deranged suspect travelled through Nebraska and Iowa on July 27 before being spotted in Columbia, New Jersey.
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NYC shooting Live: Voices grow louder against gun violence
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader from Brooklyn, has released a statement following the Midtown Manhattan shooting. He said mass shootings have become a serious problem in the country and that gun violence continues to cause pain and loss. He added that this latest tragedy in New York City shows it’s time for strong and clear action to prevent such attacks in the future.
NYC shooting Live: Suspect carried M4 rifle - Was it a military grade version?
Tamura, accused of carrying out the deadly shooting in Midtown Manhattan was armed with an M4 rifle, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed on late Monday night. She did not say whether it was a military-style version that can fire multiple rounds quickly with one pull of the trigger, or a civilian version where the shooter has to pull the trigger for each shot.
NYC mass shooting Live: 'Joining the NFL as a pro seemed possible for him,' says ex-classmate of Tamura, suspect in NYC shooting
A former high school classmate of Shane Tamura, the suspect in Midtown Manhattan shooting, told NBC News , that he once showed a lot of promise as a young athlete. The classmate, Caleb Clarke, added that about 10 years ago, Tamura was full of energy, was funny and popular among his classmates. Clarke, who played football with him, remembered Tamura as someone who could have done great things if he had stayed focused on school.
The report added that Tamura had transferred to Granada Hills High School in Los Angeles during their final year in 2015. Clarke said Tamura was always joking around and had a fun personality, so hearing that he was involved in a violent attack came as a big shock.
Clarke said that the two of them lost touch after school but recently reconnected through social media. Tamura had been working at a casino in Las Vegas. Looking back, he felt that Tamura once had endless potential, and that he even seemed like someone who could one day make it to the NFL. But after high school, Tamura seemed to fade away. Clarke said it was like Tamura had a bright future ahead of him, but somewhere along the way, that future slipped away.
NYC mass shooting Live: KPMG thanks building's security team and the police for their 'bravery'
KPMG US, an accounting firm with offices in the Manhattan skyscraper where the attack happened, has released a statement about the shooting. The statement does not clarfy if any of their employee was hut but a spokesperson said the company feels deep sympathy for the victims and their families. They also thanked the building’s security team and the police for their brave response. The building is home to many other companies as well, including the National Football League and investment firm Blackstone
NYC mass shooting Live: Blackstone employees alerted each other via emails and Microsoft Teams, says report
According to a report, employees at the Blackstone office who were stuck in the building due to the shooting used emails and Microsoft Teams to warn each other about what was happening. The Wall Street Journal reported that employees sent messages saying there was a shooter in the building's lobby and told everyone not to go downstairs. Some people locked themselves in bathrooms or offices to stay safe. The report also added that one of the people killed in the attack was a Blackstone employee.
NYC mass shooting Live: Park Avenue building has NFL, offices of Blackstone and Consulate General of Ireland
The building where the shooting happened has offices of the company Blackstone and the Consulate General of Ireland. A few finance workers nearby were getting dinner at a corner shop when they heard a loud noise and saw people running. Anna Smith, who was with them, said it felt like a wave of panic. Everyone rushed back into their office building and stayed there for about two hours until they were told it was safe to leave. The shooting took place in a busy part of Midtown Manhattan, not far from Grand Central Terminal and just one block east of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
NYC mass shooting Live: Eyewitness recalls horrific scene, says 'heard multiple shots go off in quick succession from first floor'
The Par Avenue building is home to some major financial companies and the National Football League (NFL). Jessica Chen, who was attending a presentation on the second floor with several others, told ABC News that she suddenly heard several gunshots coming from the floor below. She and others quickly ran into a conference room and blocked the door with tables. She said they were very scared and that she even messaged her parents to say she loved them.
Local TV showed footage of people leaving the building with their hands raised as a safety measure. The offices in the building include companies like Blackstone and even the Irish Consulate. A few finance workers nearby, who were out getting dinner, heard a loud sound and saw people running, not knowing what had just happened.
Vivek Ramaswamy too offered his condolences and called the police officer , who got killed, 'brave'. He said that it was more than just a tragedy. He blamed weak leadership and anti-police policies for the rising violence. Ramaswamy added that it's time to stop being soft on crime and focus on making American cities safe again.
Another brave police officer murdered in cold blood in New York tonight. This isn’t just tragedy, it’s the cost of weak leadership and anti-cop policies. No more coddling criminals. No more “defund the police.” Time to crush the spread of crime & make American cities safe again.
NYC mass shooting Live: Zohran Mamdani 'heartbroken' over 'horrific shooting in midtown'
Zohran Mamdani took to X (formerly Twitter) and expressed that he was deeply saddened by the terrible shooting in Midtown. He said he is thinking of the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer who is in critical condition. He also thanked all the first responders who were at the scene.
I’m heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting in midtown and I am holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts.
Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground. https://t.co/ixEeqnPdD5
The key highlights that have come out from the press conference held by New York City Mayor Eric Adams are as follows:
– According to the officials, four people were killed in a shooting in Manhattan.
– The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Nevada. Authorities have said that he died from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
– As soon as Tamura entered the building’s lobby, he immediately started shooting at a NYPD officer.
– He then took an escalator to the floor where the Ruden building management office is located and continued shooting while walking through the hallway.
– Officials said they still don’t know why he carried out the attack. Tamura had a gun license in Nevada and had a history of mental health issues.
(Image: Reuters)
NYC mass shooting Live: Killed officer's wife is pregnant, says NYPD commissioner
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed that the officer who got killed was Didarul Islam. She informed that he was married and had two children . She also shared that his wife is expecting their third child. The commissioner said he died in the line of duty and added that he lived, as a hero.
NYC mass shooting Live: Who is the suspect?
The shooter is believed to be 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who was living in Las Vegas. The police has said that he drove across the country to reach New York. He passed through Colorado on July 26, then Nebraska and Iowa on July 27, and was in Columbia, New Jersey earlier on Monday. Soon after that, his vehicle entered New York, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, reported CNN.
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NYC mass shooting Live: FBI quickly arrived at the scene
According to Christopher Raia, the head of the FBI’s New York Field Office, the FBI agents had quickly arrived at the scene, reported CNN. He said the case is still being handled by the NYPD, but the FBI is fully prepared to support them with any help they need. Raia also mentioned that early checks in their system have not shown any details about the person involved, but they will share updates if and when they learn more.