The Brian Lehrer Show Updates on the Midtown Office Shooting
Jul 29, 2025
Brittany Kriegstein, a reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, offers a crucial update on the Midtown office shooting. She details the tragic loss of lives, including a police officer, and dives into the shooter's mental health struggles. Brittany sheds light on the chilling sequence of events and examines the implications of immigrant status related to crime narratives. Additionally, she addresses the connection between Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and violence, sparking a conversation on the broader societal impacts of brain injuries.
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Midtown Reacts to Shooting
- The Blackstone building shooting has left a profound impact on Midtown, with visible bullet holes and mourning flags.
- Despite this, life in the area proceeds with a mix of normal business and solemn remembrance.
Shooter's Deadly Path
- The shooter, Shane Tamora, entered the building with an assault rifle and took lives including a police officer.
- He moved quickly from lobby shooting to the 33rd floor where he committed suicide after further violence.
Victim Wesley Lapatner Recognized
- Wesley Lapatner, a high-ranking Blackstone executive, was among the victims and is remembered as brilliant and warm.
- She had a family and was highly respected, with her company praying for her loved ones.