The New York City Medical Examiner's Office will examine Shane Tamura's brain for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his fatal shooting of four people. Reports indicate Tamura had expressed frustration with the NFL regarding CTE and believed he suffered from it himself. He started his shooting spree in a building lobby, later killing four people before taking his own life. Tamura had a history of mental illness, experienced debilitating headaches, and left notes detailing personal struggles. Investigators found prescription medications and other personal writings in his home that conveyed his emotional state.
The New York City Medical Examiner's Office confirmed it will examine the brain of Shane Tamura for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), linked to repeated head trauma.
Tamura had a history of mental illness and expressed frustration with the NFL's handling of CTE, believing he suffered from the disease.
Tamura's rampage began in the lobby of an office building, where he shot and killed three individuals before killing a fourth on the 33rd floor.
Investigators found personal notes from Tamura expressing feelings of failure and disappointment, particularly about his parents, along with medications used for mental health.
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