Medical examiner verifies that Park Ave shooter Shane Tamura had CTE, a brain disease.
A tragic story emerged from the shooting at the NFL headquarters, where the assailant, Shane Tamura, reportedly had a brain disease. Medical examiners disclosed that he left a note requesting a study of his brain for “CTE,” or chronic traumatic encephalopathy. According to officials, the 27-year-old’s brain showed “clear diagnostic evidence” of low-stage CTE. A […]
What is CTE, and was it a factor in the fatal shooting in NYC?
Police shot and killed four individuals in Manhattan, including a man who, according to New York Mayor Eric Adams, was targeting the National Football League (NFL) office. The suspect, Shane Tamura, claimed in a note found in his wallet that he was experiencing brain damage due to repeated trauma. Tamura, 27, left a three-page note […]
Shooter in Manhattan Referenced Former NFL Player Terry Long’s CTE in Note Criticizing the League
Shane Tamura References Terry Long in Memo After Fatal Shooting Shane Tamura, the shooter who took the lives of four people near Manhattan’s NFL headquarters on Monday night, mentioned former Pittsburgh Steelers player Terry Long in a memo that has raised eyebrows across the league. Terry Long tragically died by suicide after ingesting antifreeze. He […]
Shane Tamura, the shooter from NYC, could undergo brain testing for CTE after his claim of having the condition, according to Adams.
Investigation into Shane Tamura’s Brain for CTE Possible Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that the brain of Shane Tamura, the shooter involved in a recent incident, may be evaluated for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The city’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office will decide whether to conduct tests on the 27-year-old former football player’s brain, Adams […]
What is CTE? The brain disease that NYC shooter Shane Tamura said he had
The shooter responsible for the deaths of an NYPD officer and three others in Midtown on July 28, 2025, was reportedly driven by his anger towards the NFL. Shane Tamra, a 27-year-old who ultimately ended his own life, had been a promising high school soccer player and had claimed to suffer from CTE, which is […]
Shooter Shane Tamura from NYC expressed gratitude to a CTE documentary and mentioned notable neuroscientists in his suicide note, according to sources.
The shooter responsible for the tragic events in Manhattan on Monday, which left four people dead, expressed gratitude in his suicide notes for a documentary about his CTE brain injury. He also mentioned several prominent neuroscientists, according to sources. Shane Tamra, 27, concealed his thoughts in his wallet during his attack at a skyscraper located […]
Gunman Shane Tamura from NYC mentioned former NFL player Terry Long, who had CTE, in a note criticizing the league.
The shooter responsible for a tragic incident in Manhattan left a note mentioning former NFL player Terry Long. On Monday evening, Shane Tamra, 27, took the lives of an NYPD officer and three others when she entered a Midtown skyscraper that houses the Football League headquarters. Following the attack, police found a disjointed note where […]
Former NFL star Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE prior to death, researchers say
The late Frank Wycheck, known for the pass that started the iconic play Music City Miracle, had an advanced stage of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), researchers say. . Wycheck died in December 2023 after falling at his home in Tennessee. He has made it clear that he wants to work with experts on CTE research […]
Josh Allen’s ex claims she was ‘hacked’ following ‘CTE’ barb after Hailee Steinfeld engagement
Josh Allen's ex-girlfriend claims her Instagram account was hacked after derogatory comments were posted about the Bills quarterback following his engagement to actress Hailey Seinfeld. “My account was hacked several times tonight,” Brittany Williams wrote on her Instagram Story on Friday. “Trying to solve it. If anyone has any tips, please Imk.” Shortly after the […]
Josh Allen’s ex-girlfriend claims account was hacked after comment mocking CTE
Not everyone is celebrating Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's recent engagement to actress Hailee Steinfeld. Allen's ex-girlfriend, Instagram influencer Brittany Williamsrecently deleted comments and posts from her account following news of Allen's engagement. The comment was in response to a user who asked if the influencer hadn't found her “next athlete” yet. “Fortunately, my boyfriend […]