BBC News Reports: At Least 5 Dead in Midtown Manhattan Shooting — Witness Claims One Victim Was a ‘Very Famous Person’
Just 40 minutes ago, tragedy struck the heart of New York City as a shooting inside a towering office complex in midtown Manhattan left at least five people dead and several others injured. The incident, which took place at approximately 11:15 AM local time, unfolded inside a “huge” corporate building located near West 46th Street and 6th Avenue, sparking widespread panic in one of the busiest areas of the city.
Police quickly identified the suspect as 41-year-old Shane D. Tamura, a resident of Las Vegas who reportedly entered the building heavily armed. According to authorities, Tamura opened fire indiscriminately on multiple floors before turning the weapon on himself. He was found dead at the scene from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A chilling twist emerged when one eyewitness told reporters that among the victims was “a very famous person” who had been inside the building for a meeting. The identity of this individual has not yet been confirmed by officials, but the witness described the person as “someone everyone would recognize instantly” and claimed the entire floor “went silent” when it became clear who had been shot. This revelation has intensified speculation surrounding the motive behind the attack and whether the suspect had intentionally targeted high-profile individuals.
“I saw people running out of the lobby, some covered in blood, others just screaming. It was chaos,” said Geraldine Brooks, an office manager who works across the street. “But then someone whispered that one of the people shot was really famous. That’s when it all felt even more surreal.”
Authorities have remained tight-lipped about the identities of the victims as they notify families, but they have confirmed that at least three of those killed were employees of companies based in the building, while a fourth was a security officer who attempted to intervene. The fifth victim is currently being withheld from public identification due to “sensitive circumstances,” fueling speculation about the alleged celebrity connection.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban addressed the media at a brief press conference, stating, “We are treating this situation with the utmost seriousness. All possible motives are being explored, including personal vendettas, mental health concerns, and the potential targeting of individuals based on their public status.”
Tamura was reportedly carrying multiple weapons, including two handguns and a modified assault-style rifle. Notes found in his backpack suggested paranoia and resentment toward “media elites” and “corporate liars,” although officials stressed that it is too early to draw definitive conclusions about his mental state.
As investigators comb through hours of surveillance footage and digital evidence, the city has once again been rocked by senseless violence in a place where people expected nothing more than a normal workday.
The entire building remains under lockdown as crime scene teams work floor by floor. Meanwhile, public curiosity grows over the identity of the “famous person” reportedly killed, though police have urged the media to exercise restraint until facts are confirmed.
Mayor Eric Adams has called for a moment of silence and declared that the city will offer full support to victims’ families, survivors, and traumatized witnesses. “New York grieves today. And we demand answers,” he said.
