Shane Tamura, 27, killed four people at a Manhattan office tower and had a documented history of mental health problems, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Tamura shot three individuals in the lobby, then moved to the 33rd floor to kill a fourth victim before taking his own life. His mother reported him to 911 in 2022, describing his mental health issues, including depression and insomnia, alongside substance use. He had been hospitalized multiple times following suicide threats and expressed his anger towards the NFL regarding brain injuries from contact sports.
Shane Tamura, who killed four people in a Manhattan office tower, suffered from a sports-related concussion and had a documented history of mental health problems.
He accused the NFL of hiding dangers linked to brain injuries, despite not being a professional player, previously playing only in high school.
In a call to 911, Tamura's mother expressed concern for his mental state, stating he threatened to kill himself and was under a doctor's care.
Her calls to the police led to Tamura being admitted to hospitals multiple times due to his worsening mental health condition and threats of self-harm.
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