A New York Police officer and two civilians were injured in a shootout at 345 Park Avenue, a very important skyscraper in New York City, on Monday evening. The attacker later shot himself after reaching the 32nd floor.
New York: A shootout took place at an office building in Midtown Manhattan in the city on Monday evening. The building houses the offices of the Blackstone Group and the National Football League (NFL). According to Fox News, the suspected attacker is 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, a resident of Las Vegas. According to police reports, the shooter also had a permit to keep a personal handgun. He is originally from Hawaii and is a former football player. A New York Police officer and two civilians were injured and the attacker died in the shootout at 345 Park Avenue. Three people and an off-duty security officer have been killed in this incident.
A shootout took place at a building called 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The incident took place on July 28 at 6:30 pm. Police believe that a man named Shane Devon Tamura opened fire. Three people, including a police officer, were injured in this firing.
Offices of big companies like NFL and Blackstone in the building
345 Park Avenue is a very important building in New York. It is located between Park and Lexington Avenues between East 51st and East 52nd Street. Many big companies have their offices in this building. A company called Blackstone also has its office in this building. Blackstone is one of the biggest companies in the world. It has assets worth more than 1 trillion dollars. The headquarters of the National Football League (NFL) has also been in this building since 2012. There are also many law firms, embassies and investment banks in this building. Another big company called KPMG also has its office here.
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that a gunman shot a police officer and two civilians. Later that gunman was neutralized. Police sources say that an accused entered the building with a rifle and started firing. The FBI is investigating the matter.
The injured police officer and a civilian are in critical condition
After the firing, the New York State Police team immediately reached the spot. Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on social media at 7:52 pm that the scene has been secured and the gunman has been neutralized. Mayor Eric Adams warned New Yorkers to avoid going to that area in a post on X. He said, “New Yorkers, an active shooter is currently being investigated in Midtown. If you are around, please take appropriate safety precautions and do not go out if you are near Park Avenue and East 51st Street.
According to the police, the injured police officer and a civilian are in critical condition. Another civilian has also suffered serious injuries, but his condition is stable. The injured police officer is stationed in the Bronx. According to reports, the attacker was wearing a bulletproof jacket. Sources say that he went to the 32nd floor by elevator and then shot himself. Police are trying to find out why he did this.
Incidents of gun attacks are increasing in America
This incident spread panic in the area. People started running here and there for their safety. Police cordoned off the area and asked people to stay away from there. This incident has happened at a time when incidents of gun violence are increasing in America. People are demanding the government to take strict steps to control guns.
After the shooting After this, 345 Park Avenue has been closed. Police is investigating the matter. This building is known for big corporate deals and transactions worth billions of dollars. According to the data of Gun Violence Archive, this is the 254th incident of mass shooting in America. Mass shooting means an incident in which at least 4 people are killed. This incident has once again highlighted the problem of gun violence in America. Every year thousands of people are killed in America due to gun violence.
Efforts to find out the motive of the attacker are on
The police is seriously investigating this matter. They are trying to find out what was the motive of the attacker and whether he was associated with any organization. The police has appealed to the people to tell the police if they have any information in this matter. After this incident, security has been increased in New York City. Police is patrolling more in public places. People have also been asked to be alert and inform the police about any suspicious activity.
