Arrested in 2023: NYC Gunman Caught at a Vegas Casino for Unauthorized Entry
Headline: Shane Tamura's Past Actions at Las Vegas Casinos Raise Questions Amid New York City Shooting Investigation
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting incident in New York City, where a 27-year-old man named Shane Tamura took the lives of four individuals, attention has turned to his past actions in Las Vegas.
Most notably, Tamura was arrested at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in September 2023 for refusing to leave the premises, refusing to show ID while playing a table game, and demanding $5,000 from the cashier. When security attempted to detain him, Tamura became agitated and reached towards a security officer, prompting police intervention. He was later handed over to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) for further investigation[1].
Tamura, who worked in the Horseshoe Las Vegas surveillance department, had previously been employed at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. The LVMPD has confirmed that they will be assisting the NYPD with the investigation into the shootings.
The arrest report details Tamura's refusal to show his ID when playing a table game and trying to cash out his winnings at the property. Despite the incident, prosecutors later dismissed the trespassing charge against him, as the case was dropped the following month[2].
Public speculation has arisen about how Tamura was able to continue working in security despite a history of psychiatric illness. It is known that Tamura had been placed on psychiatric holds in 2022 and 2024, due to concerns about his potential threat to others and himself.
In addition, it has been reported that Tamura suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain injury linked to football. He had been a running back in high school.
Further information has emerged linking Tamura to casino crime. Initial reports stated that Tamura had no criminal history and possessed a concealed carry permit for a firearm. However, it has been discovered that he failed to appear for his shift on Sunday, and it is unclear if he was still employed by the casino at the time of the shooting in New York City.
Caesars Entertainment, the owner of the Horseshoe Las Vegas, has confirmed that they will be fully cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
[1] Las Vegas Review-Journal. (2023). Red Rock Casino security officer arrested after refusing to leave, causing a scene. [online] Available at: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/las-vegas-metro-police/red-rock-casino-security-officer-arrested-after-refusing-to-leave-causing-a-scene-2495370/
[2] KTNV. (2023). Man arrested at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa for trespassing. [online] Available at: https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/man-arrested-at-red-rock-casino-resort-and-spa-for-trespassing
In light of the shooting incident in New York City, the general news is abuzz with discussions about Shane Tamura's past activities at Las Vegas casinos, particularly his arrest at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. Furthermore, recent investigations have uncovered a connection between Tamura and casino crime, which has added another layer to the crime-and-justice narrative.
