“God Bless New York!”: Trump Briefed On Manhattan Skyscraper Gunman Targeting Blackstone Building

Update (0928ET):

President Trump was briefed about the lone shooter who stormed a Midtown office building and killed four people on Monday evening.

“I have been briefed on the tragic shooting that took place in Manhattan, a place that I know and love,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. 

The president continued, “I trust our Law Enforcement Agencies to get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence,” adding, “My heart is with the families of the four people who were killed, including the NYPD Officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless the New York Police Department, and God Bless New York!

Earlier, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said law enforcement officers found a suicide note in the pocket of the now-deceased shooter, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas.

Adams also posted on X that one of the victims was NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a four-year veteran of the force and a married father of two young boys, with a third child on the way.

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

Officer Didarul Islam died as he lived, a hero and protector of New York City. We will never forget you. pic.twitter.com/vNYpjpNDTd

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 29, 2025

I’m on the way to the dignified transfer of fallen police officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in tonight’s senseless mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He put his life on the line for all of us and died a hero. He and his family are in my prayers tonight, and I’m praying for… pic.twitter.com/UMMZYjwfSi

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) July 29, 2025

The New York Post reported that among the four victims killed by Tamura was a Blackstone executive.

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The gunman who shot five people, killing four, in a Midtown Manhattan office tower home to Blackstone and the National Football League was identified late Monday as 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura. He reportedly had grievances with the NFL but ended up on the wrong floor during the attack, ultimately killing himself on Rudin Management’s floor. 

Authorities say Tamura drove from Las Vegas to 345 Park Ave. in Manhattan. According to a CNN source, a suicide note was found in Tamura’s pocket expressing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)-related struggles. One victim remains in critical condition, and an NFL employee was seriously injured. 

Here’s what CNN sources are saying:

• Shooter Identified: Shane Devon Tamura, 27, from Las Vegas, drove to New York and carried out a deadly shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office tower. He opened fire in the lobby, then continued shooting on the 33rd floor before fatally shooting himself in the chest.

• Mental Health & Motive: Tamura had a documented mental health history. A suicide note found in his pocket cited possible CTE-related struggles and grievances with the NFL, writing: “You can’t go against the NFL, they’ll squash you.” He asked for his brain to be studied. Tamura had played competitive football in his youth.

• The Attack: Tamura mistakenly arrived on the 33rd floor after following a woman into an elevator. The NFL’s offices, his apparent target, are located on the fifth floor.

• Weapon & Gear: He carried an AR-15-style rifle. Police also recovered a revolver, ammo, magazines, medication, and a rifle case from his vehicle. He had a Nevada concealed carry permit.

Latest headlines (courtesy of CNN): 

• Suspect’s calm walk-up to office tower suggests he knew he was going to die, retired NYPD captain says

• High school friend of gunman says he never caused problems, was a “great teammate”

• An NFL employee was seriously injured in the attack, says staff memo

• Officials pay respects to slain NYPD officer as his body is transferred from Manhattan hospital

• Park Avenue attack is the deadliest shooting in New York City in 25 years

A lot can be inferred from the setup of a rifle for a specific operation. Notably, Tamura used a knockoff Trijicon ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight), which is designed for effective engagement out to 800 meters. Unless the shooter had an offset red dot sight (e.g., mounted at 45 degrees) for rapid target acquisition in close quarters, the optic choice suggests he wasn’t equipped for close-range combat—though that has not been confirmed.

Office workers at 345 Park Ave barricaded themselves to prevent the shooter from entering their floor. 

The shooter was found dead on the 33rd floor, which is Rudin Management’s floor. 

Alleged interview of Tamura when he was a football player in high school. 

This is Shane Tamura from high school football star to NYC shooter. Domestic terrorist coward.

Wow. pic.twitter.com/vooMSVTWql

— J (@JayTC53) July 29, 2025

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