NFL Employee Warns Colleagues Before Calling 911 in Midtown Shooting
A Midtown Manhattan office building in New York City suffered a deadly shooting incident, leaving four people dead and one injured. The incident occurred at the headquarters of the NFL and Blackstone, where an NFL employee was shot while in the lobby. The victim, who was shot in the back, managed to contact his colleagues to warn them about the active shooter before calling 911. The NYPD arrived within four minutes of the first call, responding to 113 emergency reports.
The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, 27, from Las Vegas, is believed to have targeted the NFL offices after previously shooting victims in the building’s lobby and a 33rd-floor office before taking his own life. The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, informed staff about the incident, mentioning the injured league employee was hospitalized in stable condition.
The victims included NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was off-duty, Wesley LePatner, Julia Hyman, and Aland Etienne, all of whom were working in the building. The New York Times reported on the incident, highlighting the chaos and the efforts of the victims to alert others about the active shooter.
The incident has sparked discussions about workplace safety and the need for better security measures in high-profile buildings. Authorities are investigating the motive behind Tamura’s actions, though no official details have been released yet. The tragedy has also prompted the NFL to issue a statement expressing solidarity and resilience in the face of such a horrific event.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on the victims and their families, with the community coming together to support those affected. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the unpredictability of violence and the importance of emergency preparedness and response.