SAD NEWS: Midtown Manhattan Shooting Leaves 5 Dead — Whoopi Goldberg Reportedly Involved in Terrifying Scene Inside Building
Just 30 minutes ago, chaos erupted in Midtown Manhattan as a deadly shooting claimed the lives of five individuals, sending shockwaves through New York City and beyond. The incident occurred inside a high-rise building located near 6th Avenue and West 45th Street — a location that also houses offices and studios for the popular talk show The View. Police have now confirmed that long-time host and entertainment icon Whoopi Goldberg was present in the building during the shooting, reportedly alongside other production staff.
According to early reports from NYPD, the shooter, later identified as 41-year-old Shane D. Tamura from Las Vegas, entered the building with at least two firearms and began opening fire on occupants of the 14th floor. Among the five victims were three building staff members, one NYPD officer who was responding to emergency calls, and a contractor who happened to be visiting the building at the time. All five were pronounced dead shortly after police arrived.
The scene inside was described as “absolute terror” by first responders and surviving staff members. Multiple sources close to the production of The View have confirmed that Whoopi Goldberg, along with several crew members, were inside a conference room just two floors above the massacre when the shooting began. Security footage obtained by investigators reportedly shows Goldberg being ushered into a secure hallway by security staff as alarms sounded and employees scrambled for safety.
In a shocking revelation, police officers found Goldberg in a “frozen, unresponsive” state inside the studio’s soundproof rehearsal room. According to paramedics, she was physically unharmed but showed signs of extreme psychological shock and was “unable to speak or respond to basic questions” for several minutes. She was later transported to a private facility for observation and trauma counseling.
A statement released by Goldberg’s representative read: “Whoopi is safe and receiving care following this tragic and horrifying event. She extends her deepest condolences to the families of the victims and will be taking time to recover emotionally. The entire View team is shaken.”
Law enforcement sources have stated that it is still unclear whether the shooter was targeting anyone related to The View, but NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban noted that the proximity of the show’s studio to the attack location “raises serious concerns about whether this was premeditated with more high-profile figures in mind.”
Authorities are now examining whether Tamura, who had no known criminal record, may have had delusional or obsessive thoughts related to television personalities. In his backpack, investigators discovered a spiral notebook containing disjointed rants about “lies on TV,” “media betrayal,” and “the voices that control the people.” One entry, dated just three days ago, made a vague reference to “the woman with dreadlocks hiding behind the screen” — an apparent description that some believe may point to Goldberg herself.
It remains uncertain whether this reference was part of a broader conspiracy fantasy or something more targeted. Either way, NYPD officials are not ruling out the possibility that Tamura’s attack may have been more than random violence.
As the investigation unfolds, The View has officially canceled its tapings for the remainder of the week. Co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin were not on-site at the time, though several producers and technical staff members have been confirmed as eyewitnesses.
Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement mourning the lives lost and offering support to those who survived the attack. “Today is one of those days that reminds us how fragile life is. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and those who lived through this nightmare — including Ms. Goldberg and her team.”
The NYPD continues to investigate Tamura’s motive and background while counseling centers across the city prepare for an influx of individuals seeking emotional support after yet another act of violence strikes at the heart of New York.
