Midtown Manhattan Rampage: Active Shooter Kills Five Before Suicide
July 28, 2025 saw chaos unfold at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan when an armed assailant opened fire, killing five people including an off duty NYPD officer before taking his own life.
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The emergency call came in Monday afternoon reporting shots fired near East 52nd Street and Park Avenue, triggering an immediate lockdown of the area and mass shelter in place protocols. Law enforcement sources quoted by ABC News confirm that one of the deceased is an off duty officer and at least four other victims lost their lives in the incident. According to the New York Post the suspect has been identified as 27 year old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas.
Video content circulating on social platforms captures a tidal wave of NYPD cruisers and emergency vehicles converging on the chrome glass facade of the high rise. Tenants at 345 Park Avenue include Blackstone, KPMG, J.P. Morgan and the NFL, making the location a hub of finance and sports power brokers. Eyewitnesses describe terrified workers diving behind planters and trash cans as officers sprinted toward the source of gunfire.
Reports indicate the gunman entered the skyscraper wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying an assault rifle. He then made his way up to the 32nd floor where he fired shots toward officers stationed outside. At some point the suspect turned the weapon on himself, ending the standoff with an apparent self inflicted wound. Authorities have not clarified if any of the victims were struck inside the building or outside on the crowded sidewalk.
FBI deputy director Dan Bongino confirmed agents were en route to provide investigative support and forensic expertise. The NYPD asked residents and commuters to steer clear of East 52nd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue until further notice. As evening fell the cordon remained in place while supervisors began reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing survivors for clues to the gunman’s motive.
City Hall released a statement offering condolences to victims and praising the swift work of NYPD and FDNY. This shooting marks the first major active shooter incident in Midtown Manhattan in over five years, reigniting debates on workplace security and mental health resources. Local news channels have maintained live coverage, broadcasting fresh eyewitness accounts as they emerge.
Public transit in the area experienced delays as MTA trains and buses were rerouted away from the scene. Nearby restaurants and cafes closed early under the lockdown order, leaving staff and patrons stranded until the all clear was given. Security officials remind New Yorkers that midtown remains open but to expect ongoing street closures and to plan alternate routes.
Investigators are focusing on the shooter’s social media activity and travel between Las Vegas and New York. So far there is no sign of a wider conspiracy or group connection, but authorities stress that analysis is ongoing. Digital forensics teams are combing through emails, phone logs and building camera footage to put together a timeline of Tamura’s final hours.
On Twitter the hashtag NYCUnderAttack briefly trended as users shared unverified rumors. The mayor’s office urged the public to wait for official updates to avoid misinformation. The Police Benevolent Association also announced plans to publish real time officer statuses to counter confusion around casualties and deployment.
Security experts suggest this event will push companies to invest in enhanced employee training and lobby screening measures. For now the towering glass walls of 345 Park Avenue stand as a stark reminder that no Manhattan address is completely safe from sudden violence.
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, ABC News, New York Post
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