NYC Shooter's Note Blames NFL, Highlights Mental Health

Shane Tamura, 27, killed four people at a Manhattan office tower housing the NFL and then took his own life, according to new information from Las Vegas police. Tamura had a history of mental health issues, including depression, insomnia, chronic migraines, and a sports-related concussion, and had threatened suicide multiple times. His mother alerted 911 in 2022, reporting his symptoms and gun possession, and Tamura was hospitalized for mental health crises in both 2022 and 2024. Investigators discovered a handwritten note in Tamura's wallet at the scene, in which he claimed to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and accused the NFL of concealing the dangers of brain injuries, despite only playing football in high school. Tamura had worked at the Horseshoe Las Vegas until shortly before the shooting, after which he drove to New York to carry out the attack. The case raises concerns about the mental health impacts of sports-related brain injuries and the adequacy of intervention efforts.