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crime6 months ago•8 min saved

NYC Shooting: Shooter's Past, Survivor Accounts, and Memorials

The Manhattan shooter, Shane Tamura, had a history of mental health issues and previous arrests but was still able to legally obtain firearms, raising concerns about gaps in background check systems and the regulation of private gun sales, especially in states like Nevada with more permissive laws. The case highlights ongoing debates over mental health data sharing, gun law enforcement, and the need for stricter national firearm regulations.

via CNN|

#crime #firearm-background-checks #gun-laws

world6 months ago•4 min saved

NYPD Detective Didarul Islam Killed During Manhattan Shooting

An office cleaner at 345 Park Avenue recounts her harrowing experience during a shooting rampage by a gunman who targeted the building, killing three people. The shooter, believed to have been headed to the NFL headquarters, was suffering from CTE. The survivor describes her fear and stress following the incident, highlighting the tragic impact of the violence.

via CNN|

#gunman #manhattan-shooting #mental-health

crime7 months ago•2 min saved

Manhattan Shooting: Gunman with NFL Ties Kills 4, Cites CTE in Note

A 27-year-old man accused of killing four people in a Midtown Manhattan office claimed to have CTE and referenced the NFL in a note found on him. The suspect, Shane Tamura, who has a history of mental health issues and played high school football, carried a rambling note mentioning the disease and the NFL, but the motive remains unclear. The incident involved a police officer and an off-duty security guard among the victims, and the case raises concerns about mental health and violence.

via ABC News|

#crime #cte #manhattan-shooting

us7 months ago•9 min saved

President Trump concludes Scottish trip with new golf course opening amid reactions

A gunman killed four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, at a Manhattan skyscraper before taking his own life; the suspect, Shane Tamura, a mentally ill Las Vegas resident, acted alone. The incident is part of the ongoing issue of gun violence in the US, with this being the 254th mass shooting this year.

via The Guardian|

#gun-violence #manhattan-shooting #nyc-police

business1 year ago•1 min saved

UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder: Cryptic Message Found on Bullet Casings

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in a targeted attack in Manhattan. Thompson, who had been with the company for 20 years and became CEO in 2021, was attending an investor conference when he was gunned down by a masked assailant. His wife mentioned he had been receiving threats, and police are investigating the incident as a planned attack. UnitedHealthcare expressed deep sadness over his death and is cooperating with authorities.

via The Guardian US|

#brian-thompson #business #ceo