“He Was Never a Troublemaker,” Says Caleb Clarke About Shane Tamura NYC Shooter, And Ex-Granada Hills HS Football Player
Jessica Young
Published May 15, 2026
“He Was Never a Troublemaker,” Says Caleb Clarke About Shane Tamura NYC Shooter, And Ex-Granada Hills HS Football Player
Clarke never considered Tamura to be violent or troublesome.
July 29, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 29, 2026
Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old former high school footballer, opened fire inside a high-rise corporate building in Manhattan and took four lives.
He acted alone and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the officials, his motive hasn’t been disclosed.
Authorities have named Shane Devon Tamura as the suspect in a deadly shooting in Midtown Manhattan that left four people dead.
He was wearing body armor and entered an office building armed with a high-powered rifle and opened fire.
Records indicate Tamura had recently lived in Las Vegas, where he obtained a concealed firearms permit from the Las Vegas Police Department. He was also previously issued a work card by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, though it has since expired.
Police were seen gathering near entrances at his last known residence as part of the investigation. Law enforcement is working to determine Tamura’s motive and whether he had any prior connection to the Manhattan office building.
As details continue to emerge, authorities are urging anyone with information about Tamura’s recent activities to come forward. The shooting has once again ignited debates over gun control and public safety in major U.S. cities.
Shane Tamura Was Never a TroubleMaker
Friends and former teammates remember as a lively, fun-loving guy, and the kind of person who brought energy and laughter wherever he went.
Caleb Clarke, a former high school football teammate, described Tamura as the biggest goofball in the world, a class clown who kept everyone around him smiling.
Shane Tamura, a standout running back who graduated in 2016, was identified as the NYC shooter.
The NFL headquarters, located in the targeted building, may have been a motive for the attack.
“Possibly white” shooter according to CNN.
— Digital Gal (@DigitalGal_X)
Tamura and Clarke played football together in California before Tamura transferred to Granada Hills High School for his senior year in 2015.
Although they eventually lost touch in person, Clarke followed Tamura’s life through social media, where he shared updates about working at a casino in Las Vegas.
Clarke never considered Tamura to be violent or troublesome.
You never would have thought violence was something you’d associate with him. You know, he could make a joke about people, but that’s just typical. Shane was a jokester. Everything he said was a joke. He had a ton of energy.
Beyond his humor, Tamura had undeniable athletic talent. Clarke believed he had the potential to achieve greatness in sports.
I feel like it was definitely on the table for him. I don’t think he walked around to be like, ‘Oh, I’ll have NFL games one day.’ I think it was more of everybody just telling him how great he was … how special he was.
NYPD Officer Didarul Islam Killed in Line of Duty, Leaves Behind Pregnant Wife and Two Children
New York City is mourning the loss of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old father of two who was expecting his third child with his wife when he was fatally shot in the line of duty.
He was an immigrant from Bangladesh and had served with the NYPD for three and a half years. Moreover, he was assigned to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx.
Police Officer Didarul Islam represented the very best of our department.
He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today.
We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy.
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews)
Mayor Eric Adams praised Islam’s bravery.
He was doing what he does best and all members of the police department carry out. He was saving lives. He was protecting New Yorkers.
Similarly, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch honored Islam as a hero.
He put himself in harm’s way. He made the ultimate sacrifice—shot in cold blood, wearing a uniform that stood for the promise that he made to this city.
Tamura‘s attack also claimed the lives of three civilians, whose names have not yet been released, and left another person critically wounded.
Among the injured was an NFL employee, who remains hospitalized in stable condition.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed gratitude to law enforcement, particularly Officer Islam, who gave his life in the service of protecting others.
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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.
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