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What did body cam footage reveal about the Manhattan gunman?

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Body cam footage revealed the Manhattan gunman, Shane Tamura, had multiple mental health episodes, including suicide threats and psychiatric holds. Footage also showed his arrest at a Las Vegas casino and highlighted concerns about his access to firearms despite his mental health history.

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New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes

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  • New videos and 911 calls show Shane Tamura’s previous run-ins with police.
  • Tamura’s mother reported his suicidal intentions in 2022, leading to a temporary psychiatric hold. 12s
  • Tamura claimed to suffer from CTE due to head trauma, which is under investigation. 33s
  • He was placed on another psychiatric hold in 2024 after police assessed he could harm himself. 1m 4s
  • Authorities are investigating why his mental health history did not prevent gun purchases. 1m 15s
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New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes
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CNN
3 hours ago
New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes

Tamura's mother called 911 in September 2022, reporting he wanted to kill himself, leading to a temporary psychiatric hold.

New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes
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CNN
3 hours ago
New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes

Body camera footage shows Tamura being arrested in a Las Vegas casino for failing to show ID when collecting winnings.

New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes
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CNN
3 hours ago
New footage shows Manhattan gunman suffering mental health episodes

Another psychiatric hold occurred in 2024 after officers determined Tamura could harm himself.

Body camera footage reveals new details about NYC shooter's history
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Scripps Local
6 hours ago
Body camera footage reveals new details about NYC shooter's history

Metro Police released body cam video and 911 calls of wellness checks at Tamura's home, revealing threats of self-harm and ongoing mental health treatment.

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