'Don't hold your heads down': Old football video of NYC NFL shooter Shane Tamura sparks chilling theories
A 2015 football video featuring NYC mass shooter Shane Tamura has gone viral in the wake of the deadly shooting at the
NFL
headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. The 27-year-old suspect, once a high school football standout, opened fire inside 345 Park Avenue, killing four people before dying by suicide.
Now, a resurfaced clip of Tamura's teenage pep talk is stirring chilling speculation about his motives and unraveling the emotional layers behind the attack.
A star in the making—Then a life unraveled
In the resurfaced video, Tamura, then a teenager, recalls a key game moment: 'We were down 10–0… our coach kept telling us, don't hold your heads down… we just had to stay disciplined and come together as a team.'
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Born in Hawaii and raised partly in California, Tamura was praised as a disciplined, skilled athlete with leadership potential.
After failing to turn his high school success into a pro career, he relocated to Las Vegas, became a licensed private investigator, and legally owned firearms.
While he had no serious criminal background, reports now suggest he may have been suffering from untreated mental health issues, including possible delusions or unresolved trauma linked to his abandoned football dreams.
The NFL headquarters shooting: Symbolic or coincidence?
Surveillance footage shows Tamura exiting a BMW with an M4 rifle on Monday evening, entering the high-rise office building that houses the NFL HQ, KPMG, and Blackstone.
He fatally shot an off-duty NYPD officer stationed at the lobby, then turned the gun on a woman who tried to escape.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Tamura then began 'spraying the lobby,' killing a security guard behind the desk and another man nearby. He took the elevator to the 33rd floor, shot a fifth victim at a real estate firm, and later killed himself.
Investigators believe the choice of location — a building tied to the NFL — may not have been random.
His past, passion, and possible resentment toward a system that failed to embrace him professionally are now part of the working theory behind his motive.
Online speculation grows as FBI probes motive
While the NYPD hasn't officially confirmed Tamura's motive, the football video has amplified theories across social media. His words, once filled with drive and team spirit, now carry a darker context.
He also says in the clip, 'Ernie threw the pass to me… one thing led to another, and I scored.'
That final sentence, originally referring to a game-winning play, has triggered unease among viewers as they draw eerie parallels to how swiftly the real-life shooting unfolded.
Authorities are now analyzing Tamura's digital footprint, personal devices, and journal entries to uncover warning signs. The FBI has joined the investigation, treating the case as a potential mix of mental health collapse and personal symbolism.
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FAQs
1.Where was Shane Tamura from?
He was originally from Hawaii, played high school football in California, and later lived in Las Vegas.
2.Did Shane Tamura have a criminal record
No. He had no serious criminal record but did hold a legal concealed carry permit and worked as a private investigator.
3.Why is his old football video trending now?
The video, filmed in 2015, has resurfaced due to its symbolic tone and connection to the NFL, where the shooting occurred.
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