The shooter responsible for the deadly incident in Midtown on Monday evening had a memo that may shed light on his motives, according to sources. Shane Tamra, 27, referenced the NFL in a notebook discovered after he opened fire on the 33rd floor of 345 Park Avenue.
This memo, spanning several pages, reportedly expressed Tamra’s criticisms of football, likely linked to his battle with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), as noted by a law enforcement source.
It’s said that during his final moments, the gunman shot a police officer in the chest and requested his brain be studied, highlighting his concerns with clarity.
Timeline of the NYC Midtown Shooting
- Initial reports of gunfire at 345 Park Avenue started at approximately 6:28 PM.
- Shane Tamra was captured on surveillance images exiting a black BMW, armed with an M4 rifle.
- He proceeded to the lobby, where he shot Officer Didalur Islam, 36, before targeting a woman taking cover.
- A man in the lobby also suffered gunshot wounds and was reported to be in critical but stable condition.
- Interestingly, Tamra allowed the woman to exit unharmed before moving to the 33rd floor, reportedly stating, “And then start on the floor and fire on your trip.”
- Tragically, a man was shot and killed on that floor.
- The rampage concluded with Tamra turning the gun on himself.
- The duration of the chaos remained unclear, but authorities declared the scene contained shortly after 7:52 PM.
The NFL has a presence in the building, occupying the fifth floor, but Tamra bypassed that level entirely, heading straight to the 33rd floor after the incident.
