Gunman Identified as Shane Tamura; Incident Triggers Lockdown Near Grand Central Station
Deadly Shooting at 345 Park Avenue Shakes New York City
A mass shooting at a high-rise office building in Midtown Manhattan left five people dead, including an NYPD officer and the suspected gunman, in what is now confirmed as the 254th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
The gunfire erupted inside the 345 Park Avenue skyscraper, just blocks away from Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, and the Museum of Modern Art, during the evening rush hour on Monday, local time.
Key Facts About the Midtown Manhattan Shooting
- Fatalities: 5 dead (4 victims + 1 shooter)
- Location: 345 Park Avenue, a major skyscraper housing top firms like Blackstone, KPMG, and the NFL headquarters
- Time: Shooting began around 6:40 PM
- Shooter: Identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas
- Weapon Used: AR-style rifle; shooter wore a bullet-resistant vest
- Police Officer Killed: An NYPD officer was fatally shot during initial exchange
- Shooter’s Status: Died from a self-inflicted wound, police confirmed
- Lockdown: Triggered across nearby blocks in Midtown due to active shooter
Sequence of Events
- Initial Exchange: Tamura opened fire in the lobby of 345 Park Avenue.
- Building Infiltration: He moved up to the 33rd floor, then possibly barricaded himself on the 32nd floor.
- Police Response: NYPD received emergency calls from both floors; officers deployed drones and armed personnel in the area.
- Shooter Neutralized: Police later confirmed the gunman was found dead.
Gunman’s Background
- Held a concealed carry permit for a handgun.
- Previously licensed as a private investigator, though the license had expired.
- No immediate motive has been disclosed.
City Officials and Public Reactions
- Mayor Eric Adams expressed condolences to the slain officer’s family, calling the loss “heartbreaking.”
- Police Commissioner Jessica Disch confirmed the situation was “contained” and there was no further threat to the public.
- Governor Kathy Hochul stated she had been briefed on the incident and was monitoring the situation.
- Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani posted on X, saying he was “heartbroken” by the shooting.
Area on High Alert
During the incident:
- Streets around Park Avenue and East 51st Street were locked down.
- Heavily armed officers patrolled the area.
- Drones assisted in securing the building during a tense, chaotic evening in Midtown
Context: 254th Mass Shooting in 2025
The tragedy marks the 254th mass shooting in the U.S. in 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns over gun violence and public safety, especially in densely populated urban centers like New York.
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