Manhattan shooting suspect had NFL as primary target
New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed this Tuesday that the perpetrator of the fatal shooting that occurred on Monday in downtown Manhattan had as his main target the offices of the National Football League (NFL), according to initial investigations. The incident, which left four people dead, including an officer from the New York City Police Department, has caused great shock in the city. Mayor Adams reported that a note written by the attacker was recovered, in which he blamed the NFL for his mental health condition, indicating that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease associated with repeated head impacts. The shooter, a 27-year-old man whose identity has not yet been officially revealed, was described as a former high school football player, with no college or professional experience in the sport.The attacker died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigations are ongoing, and a heightened level of security is maintained in the vicinity of the NFL offices in Manhattan. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy has been a topic of extensive debate in recent years within professional sports, especially in American football. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to fully clarify the reasons behind the tragic event and provide support to the affected families.He had a note with him. The note alluded to the fact that he felt he had CTE, a brain injury known in those who participate in contact sports. Apparently, he blamed the NFL for his injury.
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