30 Jul 2025, 10:47
A Shooter from New York Sent a Note on CTE
- Shayne Tamura taught shooting in Manhattan, killing four people.
- In the note, he mentioned CTE and blamed the NFL for not providing safety.
- Tamura had a history of psychological issues and recent arrests.
27-year-old Shayne Tamura, who taught shooting in an office building in Manhattan, worked in the surveillance department of the Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas. He killed four people before turning the gun on himself. Along with the reports, Tamura left a note claiming that he suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), related to repeated head impacts, and blamed the NFL for not providing safety, related to injuries sustained in contact sports.
Before the shooting, Tamura drove through the desert in his car from Las Vegas to New York. In the note, found by police after the incident, he expressed a desire for his brain to be studied after his death. Police confirmed that he had documented a history of psychological issues and mentioned his recent arrests for inadequate behavior.
Tamura was not a professional football player, but in his youth, he was a well-known athlete who received praise for his athletic achievements. His former coaches described him as "a star on the field." Research has shown that Tamura likely suffered from head injuries during his football experience, although the exact reason for his actions remains unknown.
During the shooting, which took place on July 28, Tamura initially shot a guard who was working in the building, and then opened fire on the 33rd floor. He reportedly did not aim at the floor where the NFL headquarters was located. After the attack, he shot himself.
Tags: USA/Crime