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What is the NYC gunman's tie to Vegas?

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The NYC gunman, Shane Tamura, traveled over 2,500 miles from Las Vegas to New York to carry out the attack. He had a documented mental health history in Las Vegas, and a friend there purchased a component used in the weapon. Investigators believe Tamura targeted the building due to grievances related to the NFL, headquartered at the site.

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Friend of NYC mass shooter to be questioned

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  • Police are questioning more suspects in the Manhattan skyscraper mass shooting.
  • The gunman, Shane Tamura, used a weapon assembled with a part purchased by a friend. 22s
  • Tamura shot five people, killing four, before taking his own life. 40s
  • Victims include Deidreul Islam, an off-duty NYPD officer working security. 1m 10s
  • Investigators believe Tamura targeted the building due to grievances with the NFL. 1m 34s
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Friend of NYC mass shooter to be questioned
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Fox News
2 days ago
Friend of NYC mass shooter to be questioned

The NYPD says the weapon used by the gunman was assembled using a part purchased by a friend in Las Vegas, who will be questioned.

Breaking down NYC gunman's background, building security
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CBS News
3 days ago
Breaking down NYC gunman's background, building security

The gunman, Mr. Tamara, came from Las Vegas, Nevada, traveling 2,500 miles to New York.

Gunman kills four in Manhattan skyscraper, then takes own life
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Reuters
3 days ago
Gunman kills four in Manhattan skyscraper, then takes own life

Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, with a documented mental health history there.

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