Shane Devon Tamura, the man identified as the gunman who killed four people in a deadly shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building that houses the NFL 's headquarters, was once a standout high school football player.

Police have identified the man who they say entered a Midtown Manhattan office building wearing body armor and opened fire, killing four people with a high-powered rifle, as Shane Devon Tamura.

The alleged gunman was identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura, of Nevada. Police said the motive for the shooting remains under investigation and investigators are working to understand why the suspect targeted the commercial building.