Authorities are investigating the Manhattan shooting in which Shane Tamura killed four people earlier this week. News3LV reports that Tamura bought an AR-15-style rifle for $1,400 from his supervisor at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, where he worked in the surveillance department. Earlier reports incorrectly stated the supervisor had only supplied parts of the rifle. Police said Tamura had a history of mental illness. Records show he was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing in September 2023, but the case was later dismissed.
Tamura left a suicide note claiming he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy and accused the National Football League of hiding the risks of brain injuries in contact sports. The building where the shooting occurred houses the National Football League’s headquarters. The note also included an apology to the supervisor who sold him the gun.
Police in Las Vegas found psychiatric medication and a second suicide note at Tamura’s home, where he expressed remorse to his mother, according to 8 News Now. New York Police Department officials are working in Las Vegas to obtain warrants to search Tamura’s electronics and his locker at the casino. The victims have been identified as New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam, security guard Aland Etienne, real estate executive Wesley LePatner, and Julia Hyman of Rudin Management.
