NYC Shooter’s Mom Warned Cops Years Before Midtown Massacre, 911 Calls Released [WATCH]

Newly released police records from Las Vegas reveal that the mother of Shane Tamura — the gunman behind last week’s deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting — had repeatedly called 911 in the years leading up to the attack, warning authorities about her son’s declining mental health and history of sports-related head trauma, as reported by The New York Post.

#BREAKING LVMPD has released public records relating to #ShaneTamura due to multiple requests. Please review the items, including 9-1-1 calls, body camera video, and documents at https://t.co/D3UhBfyxsa pic.twitter.com/qrGP1QbyiI

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) August 5, 2025

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According to 911 recordings released Tuesday by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Tamura’s mother had informed officers as early as September 12, 2022, that her son kept a firearm in his backpack and had threatened to kill himself.

She told dispatchers, “He said he’s going to kill himself… he just said he just can’t take it anymore.”

The call was made from a stairwell outside a Budget Suites Motel in Las Vegas. Tamura’s mother told authorities she stepped outside to avoid escalating her son’s behavior.

She also stated that Tamura was under medical care for depression, concussion-like symptoms, chronic migraines, and insomnia.

Still fact finding. Article Extract WSJ 5 Aug with Shane Tamuras mother relating concussion history & depression in a 911 call Connecting with people who care can really make a difference in these moments @Head4Change @LifeLine pic.twitter.com/iQIWWJ0H0U

— Open to Life (@happymindsnow) August 6, 2025

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Tamura, 27, opened fire at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan just before 6:30 p.m. on July 29.

Armed with an M4-style assault rifle, he exited a black BMW near 51st Street and entered the building lobby, where he fatally shot NYPD officer Didarul Islam, a woman hiding behind a pillar, and security guard Aland Etienne.

A fourth man was critically injured in the lobby. Tamura then proceeded to the 33rd floor, where he fatally shot Rudin Management employee Julia Hyman.

Another woman, cleaning staffer Sebije Nelovic, managed to escape by hiding in a closet. Tamura later shot himself in the chest and died at the scene.

BREAKING: Authorities have released a photo of NYC shooter Shane Tamura. pic.twitter.com/2OphVbsXwH

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 29, 2025

Las Vegas police confirmed Tamura had been committed to psychiatric care on at least two occasions. In a 2024 incident, his mother again called authorities after he expressed suicidal thoughts.

She informed officers that her son struggled with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.

Late tonight, Las Vegas police released video of Shane Tamura – raising fresh concerns about what could have been done to prevent a deadly mass shooting in NYC.

The footage shows him having emotional breakdowns & includes two 911 calls where his mother warned he was suicidal. pic.twitter.com/XYiN7mMYGC

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The NYPD confirmed Tamura left behind a suicide note alleging he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and accused the NFL of covering up the dangers of brain trauma.

Tamura never played in the NFL but was a standout high school football player in California. His brain is expected to be examined for CTE as part of the ongoing investigation.

Tamura’s victims included Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, Officer Islam, Etienne, and Hyman. The shooting was brought to an end when Tamura took his own life.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced on X that the scene had been contained and the shooter neutralized by 7:52 p.m.

Authorities say the release of the 911 audio and bodycam footage is warranted “in light of the extraordinary circumstances.” Investigators continue to examine Tamura’s background and motivations.

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