Coverage dated July 28, 2025

NYC shooting suspect claimed he had CTE: What to know about the disease

Headline from NBC Chicago

The active shooter in midtown targeted 345 Park Avenue, where the NFL offices are located. He also left a note that mentioned CTE.

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NBC Chicago
NYC shooting suspect claimed he had CTE: What to know about the disease (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jul 28, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
The active shooter in midtown targeted 345 Park Avenue, where the NFL offices are located. He also left a note that mentioned CTE.
6ABC Philadelphia
Manhattan shooting suspect claimed to have CTE, mentioned NFL in note, sources say (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Jul 28, 2025
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
The man who shot and killed four people at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday carried a note in his pocket, police sources told ABC News.
The Christian Post
Gunman who killed 4 then himself in NYC blamed NFL, CTE in note (opens The Christian Post)
Published Jul 28, 2025
The Christian Post's feed description
The gunman who killed four people, including an NYPD officer, in New York City on Monday blamed the National Football League in a note.
Breitbart News
Manhattan Shooting Suspect Claimed to Have CTE, Blamed NFL (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 28, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
The man who allegedly opened fire in the Manhattan office building carried a note in his pocket in which he claimed to have CTE.
NBC New York
What is CTE? Midtown office shooter refers to brain disease in note, sources say (opens NBC New York)
Published Jul 28, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
The active shooter in midtown targeted 345 Park Avenue, where the NFL offices are located. He also left a note that mentioned CTE.
NBC Los Angeles
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect claims to have brain disease in note, sources say (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jul 28, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The active shooter in midtown targeted 345 Park Avenue, where the NFL offices are located. He also left a note that mentioned CTE.
Rolling Stone
Gunman in N.Y.C. Shooting Claimed to Have CTE and 'Appeared' to Target NFL Offices (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 28, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
The shooting suspect accused of the mass shooting in Manhattan Monday claimed to have CTE and 'appeared' to target the NFL.
The Guardian
New York shooting: gunman said in note that playing football gave him CTE (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 28, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Detectives still trying to determine motive in attack that killed four in Manhattan on Monday
Salon
NYC gunman targeted NFL office, left note (opens Salon)
Published Jul 28, 2025
Salon's feed description
Mayor Eric Adams said the alleged gunman left a note claiming they had CTE from playing football

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