New York Shooter’s Past Incident in Las Vegas Casino Revealed
Previous Arrest of Shane Tamura in a Las Vegas Casino
Recent details emerging about the tragic shooting in New York on Monday have revealed that the shooter, Shane Tamura, had encountered legal trouble before. In 2023, Tamura was arrested at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas.
Details of the Las Vegas Arrest
Reports indicate that on September 27, 2023, Shane Tamura, a resident of Las Vegas, was taken into custody after refusing to leave the Red Rock Casino located in the Summerlin area. The conflict began when Tamura did not provide identification to claim a $5,000 prize and insisted on staying in the cashier’s area until he was paid.
The situation escalated when Tamura tried to physically engage with a security officer who intervened. This led to a police sergeant handcuffing him. Tamura was then held in a security room where he eventually disclosed his identity after being warned about the possibility of arrest. Authorities later informed him he was trespassing and escorted him outside.
He was officially arrested for trespassing and taken to the Clark County Detention Center but was released a few hours later. Two months after the incident, prosecutors dropped the charges due to the minor nature of the offense, classifying it as a low-level misdemeanor.
It is also worth noting that Tamura was cited, though not arrested, in 2024 for driving without valid license and vehicle registration.
The Tragic Events in New York
On July 28, just after business hours, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura entered a building at 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan. Armed with an M4 rifle, he opened fire in the lobby and again on the 33rd floor, resulting in four fatalities. Following the shootings, Tamura took his own life, according to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
A note found in Tamura’s possession expressed his anger towards the NFL and mentioned he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to repeated brain injuries. Tamura had reportedly played competitive football during his youth. CTE diagnosis requires examination of the brain after death, which officials plan to conduct.
Tamura’s address is listed in Las Vegas, and the BMW he arrived in Manhattan with is registered to him in Nevada. Investigators, as reported by Commissioner Tisch, found a rifle case inside the vehicle containing ammunition magazines, bullets, and a loaded revolver.
Additionally, Horseshoe Las Vegas confirmed that Tamura was employed there as a surveillance worker. Las Vegas police are collaborating with New York authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding Tamura’s cross-country travel and the shooting.