A tragic shooting has occurred in a Midtown Manhattan office building in New York City, leaving four dead and one critically injured.

At approximately 6:30 PM Eastern Time, a 27-year-old man identified as Shane Devon Tamura of Las Vegas, Nevada, entered a building at 345 Park Avenue. According to New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the suspect was wearing body armor and carrying a high-powered M4 rifle.

The man emerged from a double-parked BMW in front of the office building and entered the lobby alone, and immediately opened fire on an NYPD officer and sprayed the lobby with bullets, Tisch said.

He made his way to the elevator bank, where he shot a security guard, Tisch said. He then went up to the 33rd floor, where he shot another person before shooting himself in the chest, she added.

Preliminary information suggests that Tamura traveled cross-country by car from Las Vegas before arriving in New York City. He possessed a license to carry a concealed weapon in Nevada. Commissioner Tisch emphasized, “We believe this to be a lone shooter.”

This incident raises important questions about security measures in office buildings and the availability of high-powered weapons. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated that the motive is currently under investigation.

While some may call for stricter gun control measures, others may argue for increased security presence in public spaces. The significance of this debate should not be overlooked as policymakers consider responses to such incidents.

Law enforcement searched the suspect’s vehicle, discovering additional weapons and ammunition. The building houses offices for prominent organizations, including Blackstone and the National Football League, though it is unclear if these companies were specifically targeted.

This development follows earlier reports of active shooter drills becoming commonplace in American schools and workplaces. One witness, Jessica Chen, described barricading herself with colleagues and texting her parents, saying, “Nothing can describe that feeling.”

As this story continues to unfold, we will provide updates as more information becomes available. The public is urged to stay informed and vigilant while allowing law enforcement to conduct their investigation thoroughly.