Manhattan Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Including NYPD Officer

A tragic shooting unfolded in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, claiming the lives of five individuals, including a New York Police Department officer, according to reports from multiple sources. The incident occurred at a prominent office building on Park Avenue, a bustling area known for its corporate headquarters and luxury hotels.

The suspected gunman, identified by CNN as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, entered the skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue armed with an AR-style rifle and wearing a bullet-resistant vest, as reported by the New York Post, citing unnamed police sources. Authorities confirmed that Tamura, who held a concealed carry license for a handgun and an expired private investigator license, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The NYPD stated on X that the scene was “contained” and the lone shooter was “neutralized,” with Police Commissioner Jessica Disch later affirming the suspect’s death.

The shooting took place in a crowded section of Midtown, near landmarks such as Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art. The building at 345 Park Avenue is home to major financial firms like Blackstone, KPMG, and Deutsche Bank, as well as the NFL headquarters. Fox News reported that at least six people, including the NYPD officer, were shot, though specific details about the victims were not immediately released.

In response, police deployed a drone and swarmed the area with officers, some equipped with long guns and ballistic vests, to secure the scene during the evening rush hour. The NYPD urged the public to avoid the area around Park Avenue and East 51st Street, emphasizing the containment of the incident.
This report is based on information from CNN, the New York Post, Fox News, and NYPD statements on X.