Five people, including a police officer, were killed in a shooting inside a Manhattan skyscraper Thursday afternoon. The attacker, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, reportedly entered the building armed with an AR-15 rifle before opening fire on multiple victims.
Authorities responded swiftly to the scene, and law enforcement officers exchanged gunfire with Tamura before he was apprehended. The police officer killed in the incident was among the first responders attempting to contain the chaos. The other victims’ identities and ages remain undisclosed pending family notifications.
The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. Law enforcement officials have not ruled out links to ideological extremism but are currently exploring all possible motives. The incident has prompted renewed calls for gun control measures and increased security in high-rise buildings across the city.
Mayor Eric Adams condemned the violence, emphasizing the city’s commitment to ensuring safety and announced that mental health resources would be available for those affected. The shooting marks one of the deadliest incidents in recent New York City history and has left residents shaken.