A deadly shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan office building that houses the NFL's headquarters left four people dead and one NFL employee seriously injured on July 28. 

The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to NBC News.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed in a statement to staff that the injured NFL employee is currently hospitalized and in stable condition. 

"One of our employees was seriously injured in this attack. He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition. NFL staff are at the hospital and we are supporting his family," said Goodwell in a statement obtained by the publication. "We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded to this threat quickly and decisively. And to Officer Islam, who gave his life to protect others," he added, paying tribute to Officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in the line of duty protecting others.

Officer Islam, 32, was a dedicated member of the NYPD for over three years and a devoted family man. Originally from Bangladesh, Islam was a father of two, and his wife was expecting their third child at the time of his death. 

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch poignantly described Islam as "a hero who put himself in harm's way," adding, "He made the ultimate sacrifice – shot in cold blood, wearing a uniform that stood for the promise that he made to this city." 

Though investigators are still piecing together the full motive, New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed that Tamura appeared to be targeting the NFL offices specifically but mistakenly took the wrong elevator during the attack.

More chillingly, in a note found at the crime scene, Tamura expressed anger and resentment toward the NFL. 

"Terry Long football gave me CTE and it caused me to drink a gallon of antifreeze," the note read, referencing former NFL player Terry Long, who died by suicide after battling chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a devastating brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. 
The note continued, "You can't go against the NFL, they'll squash you. Study my brain, please. I'm sorry." 

Police Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of our department.

He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today.

We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy.#FidelisAdMortem pic.twitter.com/vkBZetsz2N

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 29, 2025

This grim message appears to connect Tamura's actions to a deep, personal torment related to mental health and CTE, a neurodegenerative disease that has sparked ongoing conversations about player safety and the long-term effects of football-related head injuries.

Among the other victims was Wesley LePatner, a respected Blackstone executive who led one of the company's largest real estate funds. 

Last night, we stood shoulder to shoulder for the dignified transfer of Police Officer Didarul Islam.

A husband, a father, a son. He leaves behind a city in grief.

Officer Islam died as he lived: a hero. pic.twitter.com/lhO8AnfT4O

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 29, 2025

Blackstone released a statement expressing profound grief: "Words cannot express the devastation we feel. Wesley was a beloved member of the Blackstone family and will be sorely missed. She was brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond. She embodied the best of Blackstone." 

The incident has left NFL fans and New Yorkers alike devastated, flooding social media with messages of love, prayers, and support for those affected by this senseless tragedy. Many expressed heartbreak over the loss and rallied behind the families of those lost.

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