Mental Health Concerns Raised After Casino Shooting in Las Vegas

Authorities are investigating the background of a man who opened fire at a casino in New York City, killing two people. The suspect, identified as Tamura, had a documented history of mental health problems and was recently arrested for erratic behavior at another casino in suburban Las Vegas in September 2023.

Despite his troubled past, Tamura was employed in a security-sensitive role at Caesars Entertainment's Horseshoe casino in Las Vegas. The company has not disclosed the nature of his job or whether he was authorized to carry a weapon. Tamura's state-issued private security officer license had expired in December.

In a handwritten note, Tamura claimed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. He had intended to target the offices of the NFL, which he accused of hiding the dangers of brain injuries in contact sports, but ended up at the wrong location.

Tamura's family members have not responded to requests for comment, and his neighbors said they were unaware of him or his family before the shooting incident. Authorities are now working to trace Tamura's steps from Las Vegas to New York City as part of the ongoing investigation.