Shane Tamura was the 27-year-old man responsible for the recent fatal shooting of four individuals in a Manhattan high-rise, find out more about his parents and dad below
Shane recently drew attention not just for his actions but also for his family background, particularly connections with the LAPD.
Authorities have identified Shane Tamura as the NYC shooter who stormed the 345 Park Avenue skyscraper just before 6:30 p.m. Tamura reportedly opened fire and fatally shot three civilians and a police officer. As panic echoed through the upper floors, police officers quickly evacuated the building and later discovered Tamura’s body on the 33rd floor, where he had apparently taken his own life.
Who is ex-LAPD officer Terence K Kamura, dad of Manhattan, New York City shooter Shane Devon Tamura
Shane Devon Tamura, 27, went into 345 Park Ave. in midtown just after the end of business Monday armed with an M4 rifle and opened fire in the lobby and again on the 33rd floor before he eventually killed himself with having a documented mental health history.
The NFL offices were located on the fifth floor of the building he targeted and also houses some of the country’s top financial firms, including private equity giant Blackstone, and KPMG.
Shane was licensed till 2027 to carry his weapon in Nevada.
Tamura has a Las Vegas address, and the black BMW he got out of in Manhattan is registered to him in Nevada and inside the vehicle, investigators found a rifle case with rounds, ammunition magazines, a loaded revolver and prescribed medication.
Who are the parents of NYC shooter Shane Tamura, biography, age, profession, and more
Shane D Tamura's father: Terence K Tamura may have been a former Los Angeles Police Officer 2012-2018: pic.twitter.com/Rb6bt8zLQl
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According to various reports, his father was a former LAPD officer and Shane himself had previously worked in security and even held private investigator credentials.
Shane Tamura parents
Shane Tamura is the son of a 63-year-old man named Terence Tamura and his unnamed wife. According to public records and reports, the family has previously lived in a gated Las Vegas community near Desert Shores. The LAPD recently acknowledged awareness of media claims linking the shooter to one of their former officers. However, they stated that they are still verifying the information.
Tamura has previously worked as a security guard, and he last worked at a casino in Las Vegas.
A suicide note was found in Tamura’s pocket expressing grievances with the NFL and saying he suffered from CTE, a disease linked to head trauma. Tamura was a competitive football player in his youth” — CNN pic.twitter.com/lv8Ms96gJS
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He had pursued football seriously in his youth and even made attempts to join the NFL with him being a running back.
He was previously issued a work card by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, which has since expired and completed high school in the Los Angeles area, where he was a competitive football player.
His family’s house is located in Desert Shores and Tamura’s parents purchased the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in January 2021 for $383,000 with Tamura sharing the home with them.
Tamura who had mixed ethnicity was born in Hawaii but later moved to Las Vegas however details about his religion haven’t been revealed yet. Shane’s surname Tamura is of Japanese origin.
Shane Tamura father
Shane Tamura’s father, Terence Tamura, is a 63-year-old man who previously served in the Los Angeles Police Department as Police Officer 3. Terence served between the years 2011 and 2018, and earned a reported salary of $101,403 in 2011.
Public records show he was an LAPD Police Officer III with $115,580 total compensation in 2014.
His father appears to be Terence K. Tamura. Tamura appears in a salary listing of LAPD officers at this link. Tamura was an LAPD officer from 2012 to 2014. https://t.co/uFIT0ebTgP
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Notably, the department records also show that he faced booking by LAPD’s Internal Affairs Division in 2008 for an undisclosed offense and was released on a $5,000 bond. After serving his law enforcement career, Terence retired and moved to Las Vegas. While official documents support his employment history, the LAPD has not officially confirmed his position.
Terence K Tamura , working as Police Officer, was employed by Los Angeles in 2014, and received regular pay of $95,786, other pay of $6,945, total pay of $102,731, benefits worth $12,849, total compensation of $115,580 including pay and benefits in California.
Shane Tamura mother
As of now, there is no publicly available information about Shane Tamura’s mother. There are no official records of her name and age or her profession and role in the ongoing investigation.
Shane D Tamura's father: Terence K Tamura may have been a former Los Angeles Police Officer 2012-2018: pic.twitter.com/Rb6bt8zLQl
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Official LAPD statements
Following the news about the shooting, the Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement acknowledging online speculation and media inquiries about a potential connection between the shooter and a former LAPD officer. The department stated:
The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of the online rumors and media inquiries suggesting a possible connection between the individual involved in the recent New York shooting and our department. We take these matters seriously and are actively investigating the information. At this time, we are working to confirm details and gather the facts.”