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

A suspect in a Manhattan office shooting, Shane Devon Tamura, died by suicide after fatally shooting four people. Tamura allegedly targeted the NFL headquarters, claiming the league was responsible for his mental illness and CTE. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, most commonly found in football players. Studies indicate a correlation between years playing football and CTE diagnosis, with some research suggesting a doubled likelihood of CTE for every 2.6 years played. A significant portion of former NFL players believe they have CTE, and suicide ideation is more prevalent among those who think they have the condition. CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death through brain autopsy. Currently, there is no cure for CTE, with treatment focusing on symptom management. The NFL has faced lawsuits from former players over long-term brain injuries and has since acknowledged the link between football-related head trauma and CTE. The league is now investing in brain injury research and enhancing helmet safety standards.