Gunman in Manhattan Identified as Employee from Vegas Casino Security Team
Shane Tamura, a former security officer at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino, is at the centre of a tragic event that unfolded in Manhattan.
Tamura, who held a state-issued license as a private security officer that expired in December, had a history of working in security and surveillance roles at casinos. His employment at Caesars Entertainment, the owner of the Horseshoe, is a notable connection between the two shootings.
According to reports, Tamura finished his shift at the Horseshoe on Sunday and then drove across the country to Manhattan. On Tuesday, he entered a skyscraper that houses the National Football League's headquarters and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of four people and wounding an employee. Tragically, Tamura took his own life after the shooting.
The motives for the shootings at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Nevada, where Tamura was arrested in suburban Las Vegas, and the Manhattan office tower are not clear. Investigators believe that Tamura may not have reached his original target.
Tamura's employment history at Caesars Entertainment involved primarily roles in security and surveillance at Las Vegas casinos. He worked for Securitas USA, a security service provider contracted by casinos, from February 2020 until December 2021. His activities included overnight shifts and involvement in incidents such as reporting criminal activity to police.
Details about Tamura's hiring at Caesars Entertainment specifically and reasons for leaving for Manhattan remain undisclosed in the referenced sources. However, it is known that by 2023, he was gambling at a Red Rock Resort casino and later ended up working or residing in New York City prior to the tragic shooting incident.
Tamura's background in casino security is documented primarily through his work with Securitas at Las Vegas casinos under licensing authority. The security license he obtained and his role at Securitas suggest a formal process involving licensing by the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board, which typically requires background checks and training for security personnel.
Caesars Entertainment did not clarify various details requested by media publications, such as the Associated Press, regarding Tamura's employment at the Horseshoe.
It is also worth noting that Tamura is said to have had a history of mental illness, although the specifics are not detailed in the available information. The shootings in Nevada and Manhattan have left many questioning the impact of mental health issues on such tragic events.
This is a developing story and more information is expected to be released as the investigation continues. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by these tragic events.
[1] Associated Press. (2023). Shooter at Manhattan NFL office had casino security background. [online] Available at: https://apnews.com/article/shooting-new-york-sports-business-manhattan-nfl-casinos-68d7f11e7111f8a9b71a698b40e96bd8 [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[2] Reuters. (2023). Las Vegas casino shooter had gambling addiction, mental illness: police. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/las-vegas-casino-shooter-had-gambling-addiction-mental-illness-police-2023-03-15/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
- The Associated Press reported that Shane Tamura, who is at the center of a tragic shooting event in Manhattan, had a background in casino security, specifically working for Securitas USA at casinos under the licensing authority of the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board.
- According to Reuters, Shane Tamura, who is believed to have a history of mental illness, also had a gambling addiction and was gambling at a Red Rock Resort casino before moving or working in New York City, raising questions about the impact of mental health issues and gambling on tragic events such as the shootings at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino and the Manhattan office tower.
