NFL releases first official assertion after NYC headquarters taking pictures

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The NFL launched its first assertion since a mass taking pictures on the league’s headquarters in New York Metropolis Monday night time.

"The NFL is deeply grateful for the worldwide outpouring of assist following the tragic act of violence on the New York City constructing that homes our league workplace amongst different organizations," the assertion on X stated.

"We honor the 4 harmless lives misplaced, together with NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, whose heroism won't ever be forgotten. Our ideas are with the survivors as they start the troublesome journey of bodily and emotional restoration.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks throughout a press convention forward of Tremendous Bowl LIX on the Caesars Superdome. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Photos)

"The NFL household is resilient and united, and, collectively, we are going to discover energy in each other as we heal."

Fox Information Digital obtained a number of memos despatched to NFL staff by Commissioner Roger Goodell, who has been updating staffers since Monday night time.

The primary memo defined how an NFL worker was "critically injured" within the taking pictures by 27-year-old Shane Tamura, who took his personal life on the thirty third flooring at 345 Park Ave. after unleashing a barrage of bullets within the foyer. The worker was stated to be in steady situation at a hospital.

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A memo got here out Tuesday that informed all the NFL's NYC staff to work remotely a minimum of by way of the top of subsequent week.

"The workplace will stay closed throughout this time, and we ask that you don't try and enter the constructing till we affirm that it's prepared for us to return," the memo stated.

Goodell additionally stated within the memo that "our hearts exit to all the victims and their households, and we're deeply grateful for the primary responders and medical workers who acted so rapidly and proceed to supply care."

A cut up picture displaying Shane Tamura as a soccer participant in highschool subsequent to safety footage. (NY Publish; Fox Information)

New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams revealed Tuesday on Fox 5 NY’s "Good Day New York" that the gunman was attempting to focus on the NFL’s headquarters however took the improper elevator financial institution. He stated the ground he took was for Rudin Administration.

Adams added that Tamura alluded to affected by continual traumatic encephalopathy, higher generally known as CTE. He had a grievance with the NFL.

"He appeared to have blamed the NFL," the mayor stated. "The NFL headquarters was positioned within the constructing, and he mistakenly went up the improper elevator financial institution."

Adams stated investigators had been going by way of the "suicide observe" the gunman left. An official informed Fox Information Digital the three-page observe was discovered within the gunman's pockets and made references to CTE and expressed anger towards the NFL over the degenerative mind illness.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earlier than a recreation in Brazil between the Inexperienced Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles at Neo Quimica Area. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Photos)

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"This has been a difficult time for our complete staff. Please proceed to deal with yourselves and each other. For those who want extra assist, don't hesitate to succeed in out to your supervisor or HR. We're right here for you," Goodell’s newest memo stated.

The three different victims killed within the taking pictures had been Blackstone government Wesley LePatner, safety guard Aland Etienne and Rudin Administration affiliate Julia Hyman.