The 27-year-old gunman who killed four people — including an NYPD officer — during a deadly rampage in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday evening left behind a chilling suicide note blaming the NFL for his deteriorating mental health and alleged brain trauma, law enforcement sources confirmed Tuesday.
Shane Tamura, who fatally shot himself on the 33rd floor of 345 Park Avenue — home to the NFL’s corporate offices — claimed he suffered from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma.
NFL Was Alleged Target, Note Demanded Brain Be Studied
Tamura’s three-page note expressed rage at the NFL and demanded that his brain be examined for CTE. He accused the league of concealing the risks of brain damage to maximize profits and singled out former Steelers player Terry Long, who killed himself in 2005 and was later diagnosed with CTE.
“Terry Long, football gave me CTE and it caused me to drink a gallon of antifreeze,” Tamura wrote.
“Please study brain for CTE. I’m sorry. The league knowingly concealed the dangers to our brains to maximize profits. TheySubscribe to Our Free Newsletter
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