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An employee of the NFL was allegedly “seriously injured” in the mass shooting, which took place at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, home to the headquarters of the league.
The office building, located on 52nd Street and Park Avenue, was the place of a tragic mass shooting that left five dead, including a police officer when a gunman detached fire inside before taking his own life.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a message obtained by Pakinomist Digital, to all league employees who announced the traumatic event.
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NYPD police respond to reports of an active shooting game of 51st St. and Park Ave. In Manhattan, New York, Monday 28 July 2025. (Barry Williams / New York Daily News via Getty Images) (Barry Williams / New York Daily News via Getty Images)
“As has been reported to a large extent, a gunman committed an indescribable act of violence in our 345 Park Avenue building. One of our employees was seriously injured in this attack,” read the message. “He is currently in the hospital and in stable state. NFL staff are in the hospital and we support his family.
“We think all our employees are otherwise safe and explained and the building has almost been cleared.”
Goodell added to be aware of all messages with emergency information as the situation remained fluid.
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A NYPD officer killed in the shooting has been identified as 36-year-old Didarul Islam, an immigrant from Bangladesh who left two sons and a pregnant wife, according to NYPD. He was one of the two uniformed officers at 345 Park Avenue when the shooting took place, although he was out to work as a security for Rudin Management Company inside the building on Monday.
“We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement authorities who reacted quickly and resolutely and resolutely to Officer Islam who gave his life to protect others,” Goodell wrote.
NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the shooter who traded alone, like 27-year-old Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas resident with a history of mental health problems.
A shared photo showing Shane Tamura as a football player in high school next to security footage. (Pakinomist; New Post)
Tisch said Tamura traveled cross -country skiing, where his vehicle was last seen in Columbia, New Jersey as recently as 16.24, which wasn’t long before releasing a barrier of shots at the high -rise building.
Security video shows that Tamura enters the lobby of 345 Park Avenue and immediately opens fire and shoots more people. Then he shot a security guard behind a desk with an M4 attack rifle, Tisch said.
Tamura waited for an elevator where he let a woman leave unkind before taking it to the 33rd floor. He continued to shoot and kill another person before eventually taking his own life, police say.
Tamura was licensed to carry a hidden weapon in Nevada.
NYPD clears each floor of the building to make sure everyone was safe and no other shooting game was present.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a press conference in front of the Super Bowl Lix at Caesar’s Superdome. (Kirby Lee-Preferred Pictures)
As part of his letter to the employees, the Goodell League’s resources mentioned that are available to help employees tackle the tragic event.
“As you know, there are significant resources available to all employees, including grief advisers,” Goodell wrote. “In short, HR sends you more information about the available resources and how to benefit from them.
“Those based in New York must work externally tomorrow. It is understandable if you prefer to take the day off. There will be increased security presence at 345 Park Avenue in the coming days and weeks.
Each one of you is a valued member of the NFL family. We get through this together. “
