Shane Tamura, 27, died by suicide after shooting four people in Manhattan. He had a troubled history, including mental health crises, concussion symptoms, and police encounters. Between 2022 and 2024, he underwent two mental health crisis interventions and was arrested for trespassing at a casino. Notably, a 911 call from his mother in 2022 revealed his suicidal ideation. A note found post-shooting expressed concerns over chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) related to football. The location of the shooting, related to the NFL, suggested targeted motivations behind his act.
Tamura's mother had reported his suicidal thoughts to police in 2022, and he was under treatment for issues including depression, chronic migraines, and insomnia.
After the shooting, a note was found indicating Tamura's concerns about suffering from CTE, linked to his time in high school football, and criticized the NFL.
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