Manhattan Shooter Kills 4, Including NYPD Officer, Before Death

 

Gunman opens fire in Midtown skyscraper housing NFL, financial giants; five dead total after police response.

A gunman armed with a rifle killed an NYPD officer and two civilians inside a prominent Midtown Manhattan office tower on Monday before being found dead. The shooting sparked panic at 345 Park Avenue, home to the NFL and major firms like Blackstone.

Witnesses reported seeing a man, later identified as Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, enter 345 Park Avenue carrying a long rifle, described as an AR-style weapon, and wearing body armor. He opened fire inside the building shortly after. NYPD officers responded immediately, containing the scene as terrified employees fled.

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According to a law enforcement source cited by CNN, "Five people, including a New York Police Department officer, were killed." The source added the suspected gunman died from what is believed to be a "self-inflicted injury." Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch confirmed the shooter was "neutralised." Beyond the officer and gunman, two civilian victims were confirmed; the identity of the fifth victim wasn't immediately specified.

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The shooting caused massive disruption, shutting down a major section of Midtown during a busy weekday. Employees from the building's high-profile tenants, including Blackstone, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, the NFL headquarters, and the Consulate General of Ireland, evacuated en masse. Nearby buildings were also locked down as a precaution. The attack on a symbol of corporate and sporting power in the heart of NYC raises immediate concerns about security in public and high-profile office spaces.

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345 Park Avenue is a landmark skyscraper, housing some of the world's most influential financial institutions and organizations. While New York City has seen a general decrease in shootings compared to recent peaks, this incident is one of the deadliest attacks targeting a corporate setting in Midtown in recent memory.

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The scene was secured by NYPD late Monday. A large-scale investigation is underway, focusing on Tamura's motive and how he accessed the building armed. The medical examiner will confirm the exact cause of the gunman's death. City officials and building management will face intense scrutiny over security protocols in the wake of the tragedy. Counseling services are being offered to affected employees and witnesses.

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