New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says
Published: 7/29/2025

Gunman in New York targeting NFL blamed brain injury in note, mayor says
The 27-year-old shooter targeted NFL headquarters but ended up in the wrong office, killing four before taking his own life. The attack left a New York City police officer, a Blackstone employee, and two civilians dead. Mayor Eric Adams revealed the shooter's note linked CTE, a brain disease from head trauma, to his actions. The incident caused chaos in Midtown Manhattan, halting public transportation and prompting heavy police presence.