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National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a note to staff encouraging them to work remotely or take the day off following Monday’s fatal shooting at its New York City office building.
An NFL employee was seriously injured in the attack. Goodell said in the note sent Monday that the employee was in stable condition.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday on news channel PIX11 that a note was found on the shooter saying he had CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, and that the gunman appeared to be targeting the NFL over CTE.
CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a contentious issue in contact sports like American football.
The gunman killed four people, including an NYPD officer and an executive at asset management firm Blackstone, after entering the office building at 345 Park Avenue. KPMG also occupies the building.
Police identified the gunman, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as 27-year-old Shane Tamura.
Here’s the memo Commissioner Goodell sent to employees:
NFL Employees, As has been widely reported, a gunman committed an unspeakable act of violence in our building at 345 Park Avenue. One of our employees was seriously injured in this attack. He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition. NFL staff are at the hospital and we are supporting his family.We believe that all of our employees are otherwise safe and accounted for, and the building has nearly been cleared. We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded to this threat quickly and decisively and to Officer Islam, who gave his life to protect others. Please continue to pay close attention to GSOC notices for all available emergency information. These communications allow us to ensure that you are safe.As you know, there are significant resources available to all employees, including grief counselors. Shortly, HR will send you more information on the available resources and how to take advantage of them.Those based in New York should work remotely tomorrow. It is understandable if you prefer to take the day off.There will be an increased security presence at 345 Park Avenue in the days and weeks to come.Every one of you is a valued member of the NFL family. We will get through this together. Roger
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