New York shooting latest: 4 dead in Manhattan skyscraper as cops find gunman’s note claiming he ‘suffered from CTE’ – UK Times

In Shane Tamura’s pocket, investigators say they allegedly found a note claiming that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to head trauma, and asked that his brain be studied, a source told CNN.

In the note, he allegedly expressed grievances against the NFL – which has its headquarters in the building he attacked – and requested that his brain be studied.

“Terry Long football gave me CTE and it caused me to drink a gallon of antifreeze,” it read, according to CNN. “You can’t go against the NFL, they’ll squash you.”

Former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Terry Long was diagnosed with CTE. The former football player died by suicide after drinking antifreeze in 2005.

“Study my brain please I’m sorry Tell Rick I’m sorry for everything,” the note reportedly said.

After storming the Park Avenue skyscraper on Monday, suspect Shane Tamura immediately opened fire on NYPD officer Didarul Islam, before a volley of gunfire struck others, police said.

Among those killed was an executive at investment giant Blackstone who was shot in the lobby, sources told the Wall Street Journal.

Other Blackstone employees are in the hospital receiving treatment, one source said.

Blackstone employees shared messages over email that there was a shooter in the lobby, an employee told the Journal, warning each other not to go downstairs. Others barricaded themselves in offices and bathrooms, they added.

New York City Police Department officer Didarul Islam was among four people gunned down in Monday evening’s shooting at the 345 Park Avenue office tower, officials say.

The 36-year-old Bangladeshi national had been off-duty, but working a private security job in the building when he was shot dead by suspect Shane Tamura, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a Monday press conference.

“He put himself in harm’s way, he made the ultimate sacrifice – shot in cold blood, wearing a uniform that stood for the promise that he made to this city,” she said.

“He died as he lived, a hero.”

Didarul had served in the NYPD’s 47th precinct in the Bronx for three and a half years, New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters.

Adams met with Islam’s family earlier Monday night and told them that “he was a hero and we admire him for putting his life on the line.”

Islam leaves behind his pregnant wife and two young sons.

Suspected gunman Shane Tamura is accused of opening fire in a Midtown Manhattan office building in New York City on Monday evening and killing four people, including a New York police officer, before turning the gun on himself.

“I want to extend my profound sympathies to all of the victims and their families, and to the brave NYPD cops who today lost a brother,” NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch said a press conference on Monday evening.

“There are still many questions that we have to answer and we will answer them. For now, our city is in mourning of the innocent lives lost. May their memories be a blessing.”

Here’s what we know about the shooting and the suspect:

A New York City police officer and at least three others have been killed after a gunman entered a Midtown Manhattan office building and opened fire, according to officials.

Police said the gunman, who is now dead from a self-inflicted wound, was identified as Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas.

Tamura is accused of strolling into the Manhattan skyscraper carrying an M4 assault rifle by his side on Monday at around 6:30 p.m and “spraying” ammunition inside the building’s entrance.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Tamura exited a black BMW and walked toward the building’s entrance carrying the assault rifle. A loaded revolver, ammunition and magazines were found in the car, according to officials.

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