In a shocking turn of events, a gunman opened fire in a Manhattan office building, leaving four people dead and sending shockwaves through New York City. Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos and terror as a crowd of unsuspecting pedestrians fled the area, screaming “shooter” and “gunman” in a frantic attempt to escape the unfolding nightmare.

Authorities have identified the suspect as Shane Tamura, who reportedly intended to target the NFL headquarters but mistakenly took the wrong elevator. Around 6:30 p.m., he emerged from a double-parked BMW, armed with what appeared to be an AR-15 rifle, and began shooting in the lobby of the building. The aftermath was harrowing, as witnesses recounted the palpable fear in the eyes of those fleeing the scene.

One eyewitness, Matt Onimus, described how he was walking home when he heard the commotion. “I took my headphones off and could hear people yelling. I saw a family with fear in their eyes,” he said. As he recorded the chaos, police officers rushed in with guns drawn, creating a tense standoff in a normally bustling area of Manhattan.

The police response was swift, with hundreds of officers arriving to secure the scene and begin their investigation. Mayor Eric Adams addressed the media, expressing his condolences to the victims’ families and commending law enforcement for their rapid action.

As the city grapples with the shock of this senseless violence, the investigation continues. President Trump has also weighed in, expressing his distress over the tragic incident and urging law enforcement to uncover the motives behind this horrific act.

With the streets of Manhattan now quiet but still filled with the echoes of gunfire, the community is left to mourn and question how such a tragedy could unfold in the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities.