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The New York City mass shooting Monday has hit close to home for sports fans.
Mayor Eric Adams said in a press conference Tuesday the shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, appeared to have targeted the National Football League. The shooting occurred at the same building as the league’s headquarters in Manhattan.
The New York Giants and Jets play their home games just miles away from the league offices, and both teams’ head coaches offered condolences.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred yesterday in New York City. 345 Park Avenue is a part of our football family, and we at the NFLPA extend our sincere condolences and support to the people who work in this building and to the families of those who lost their lives,” the NFLPA said. “We also want to express our deep gratitude to the law enforcement and emergency personnel who responded to those impacted.”
Adams said the shooter was trying to get to the NFL’s HQ but took the wrong elevator bank.
One NFL employee was “seriously injured” in the shooting, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo to NFL employees obtained by Fox News Digital.
The shooter was found dead on the 33rd floor, where he also killed another woman, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Tamura had a history of mental health problems.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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