Las Vegas Police Investigate Second Site Tied to New York Shooter

Investigation into the Las Vegas Connection of the Manhattan Shooter

Law enforcement officials have expanded their investigation into a second property in Las Vegas, which is believed to be linked to Shane Tamura, the individual responsible for a deadly shooting in a Manhattan skyscraper. The incident resulted in the deaths of four people, including a New York Police Department officer.

Tamura, who was 27 years old at the time, entered the building located at 345 Park Avenue on July 28, carrying an M-4 assault rifle. The structure houses several prominent organizations, such as the investment firm Blackstone and the headquarters of the National Football League (NFL), according to investigators. Tamura was reportedly targeting the NFL offices.

A suicide note was discovered on Tamura’s body after he shot himself on the 33rd floor of the building, where the offices of Rudin Management are located. Mayor Eric Adams shared details about the preliminary findings, stating that Tamura had taken the wrong elevator while attempting to reach the NFL headquarters. This information was reported by NBC News.

Following the identification of Tamura as a resident of Las Vegas, local law enforcement responded to a home in Desert Shores near Lake Mead Blvd and Rampart Blvd. Additionally, authorities visited an apartment on Paradise Road on Tuesday as part of their ongoing inquiry.

Additional Findings from the Investigation

During the course of the investigation, a second suicide note was found in the apartment, which closely resembled the one discovered on Tamura’s body in New York. The notes attributed his mental health struggles to football, suggesting a deep personal connection or conflict with the sport.

New York authorities also noted that Tamura had a documented history of mental health issues. A spokesperson for Horseshoe Las Vegas confirmed that Tamura had worked as a surveillance department employee at the resort.

News 3 first reported that Tamura had been arrested in September 2023 for trespassing at a Las Vegas casino. Documents obtained by News 3 revealed that the incident occurred at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. According to the records, Tamura was at the casino cage and refused to leave, prompting a security officer to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).

The security officer described how Tamura was playing a table game and refused to show identification. He was asked to leave the casino and proceeded to the cashier, where he demanded to collect $5,000 but still declined to present his ID.

According to a police sergeant, Tamura became agitated and attempted to reach out toward a security officer. The sergeant used an empty hand tactic to detain him and escorted him toward a wall. After being informed that he could be arrested, Tamura eventually provided his name and date of birth.

He was placed in a security holding cell and later released on his own recognizance. Court records indicate that the case was dropped two months after his arrest. In addition to the trespassing charge, Tamura had a history of traffic violations, including a 2024 incident involving driving without a valid driver's license and operating an expired, unregistered vehicle.