Alleged NYC Shooter Arrested at Las Vegas Casino in 2023

According to the news report, Shane Tamura, the alleged perpetrator of a deadly shooting in New York City in July 2023, was questioned by Las Vegas police at a casino in September 2023. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released bodycam footage and 911 calls related to Tamura's interactions with law enforcement prior to the Manhattan attack.

The materials reveal that Tamura, who was 27 years old at the time, had a documented history of mental health issues. In August 2024, first responders were called to Tamura's apartment for a mental health evaluation after his mother reported that he was suicidal. Tamura was then taken to a psychiatric facility.

Additionally, the report states that Tamura worked in the security department at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, and his supervisor sold him the rifle used in the July 2023 shooting for $1,400. The supervisor's attorney claimed the sale followed all legal channels.

The article also details a September 2023 incident in which Tamura refused to leave a Las Vegas casino, leading to his arrest. He was gambling at the casino and refused to provide identification after winning money. Police eventually took Tamura into custody after he insisted the casino had taken around $6,000 from him.