Who Was Shane Tamura? Suspect Identified in Deadly NYC Office Shooting

A chilling wave of panic swept through midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, July 28, 2025, after a gunman opened fire inside a Park Avenue office building, killing at least five people, including an off-duty New York City police officer. Authorities have identified the shooter as Shane Tamura of Nevada, who later died by suicide.

According to law enforcement sources, Tamura was found with a Las Vegas concealed carry permit and ID on his body. While investigations continue, the incident has left the city shaken and raised concerns about workplace security—even in high-profile locations.

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Chaos Inside a Midtown Office Home to Top Firms

The shooting took place around 6:30 pm, prompting a massive emergency response from the Fire Department of New York. The building—home to major financial firms like Blackstone and even the NFL's offices—was quickly evacuated.

Eyewitness Jessica Chen told ABC News that she and others were attending a presentation when they heard “multiple shots in quick succession” from the floor below. In fear, they barricaded themselves inside a conference room.

“We were honestly really, really scared,” Chen said, recalling how she messaged her parents, unsure of what would come next.

Police Response and Mayor’s Statement

Mayor Eric Adams urged those still inside the building to stay put, as NYPD conducted a floor-by-floor sweep to ensure safety. He later shared on social media that he was on his way to the hospital to meet families of the victims.

Panic in the Streets: What Witnesses Saw

The immediate aftermath was chaotic. TV footage showed streams of people with their hands raised being led out by police. The building sits in one of Manhattan’s busiest zones, just north of Grand Central Terminal and near St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Nearby, office workers at a local diner were caught in the rush. One bystander, Anna Smith, said, “It was like a crowd panic. Everyone just ran.”

Public alerts warned of road closures, traffic delays, and disruptions to subway services as the city went into high alert.

A Tragic Exception in a Safer Year for NYC

Ironically, the shooting comes amid a period of overall decline in violent crime in New York. The city is currently on track to report the fewest murders and shootings in decades, according to crime data released this month.

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