The NYPD is intensifying its investigation into the Midtown Manhattan office shooting that left four dead, including an NYPD officer. Shane Tamura, the 27-year-old gunman, is at the center of an inquiry that has cross-country implications, with new details emerging from his Las Vegas apartment. Detectives collaborating with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms discovered additional ammunition and another suicide note, reported CBS News New York. The note, stating, "When I look into you and Dad's eyes, all I see is disappointment. I love you Momma, I'm sorry," reinforces the troubled state Tamura describes prior to the tragic incident.
Furthering the investigation, New York City Police Department officers are set to thoroughly interview eyewitnesses and are slated to search electronic devices to build upon what is already known about Tamura's prior actions. Information obtained by the Gothamist detailed police findings in Tamura's apartment, which included a tripod for the rifle used in the shooting, multiple rounds of ammunition, and a variety of prescription drugs likely linked to his mental health history.
Amidst the evidence recovered, one notable detail was the fully assembled rifle, which, as per CBS News New York, was purchased by Tamura from his supervisor at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. The legality of this acquisition is a point of contention in the investigation, with authorities yet to confirm if the sale was lawful. The supervisor, known only as "Rick," has been cooperative with police but has not been charged with a crime at this point.
Back in New York, the fallout from the tragedy has prompted a pointed conversation on gun control legislation. State Assemblyman Charles Lavine reached out to Nevada's governor, questioning how someone with a history of mental health incidents was able to procure a concealed firearms permit. According to sources quoted by CBS News New York, despite Tamura's mental health crises, his permit remained valid even after a trespass arrest. "It gets you the ability to go get a weapon without the usual background check," explained former senior homicide detective Phil Ramos.
