Shane Dave Tamura

Shane Dave Tamura

athlete United States

Shane Dave Tamura was a former football player originally from Hawaii who grew up in California, where he excelled in the sport. Despite his athletic achievements and being recognized multiple times as a top player, Tamura's life took a tragic turn as he struggled with mental health issues, potentially linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by the physicality of football. His deep-seated anger towards the NFL, which he blamed for his plight, culminated in a violent incident in New York, where he opened fire in an office building before taking his own life. His case highlights the ongoing conversation about the mental health ramifications for former athletes.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
34,569
Power
1,144$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 60,461,826 34,569 $2,000,000 1,144$
Totals 1 60,461,826 34,569 $2,000,000 1,144$
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Recent Mentions

Italy Italy: Shane Dave Tamura, the Park Avenue killer, was a former football player who struggled with mental health issues attributed to his time in the NFL. 3

Corriere della Sera: Sparatoria a New York, i match di football e i colpi alla testa: chi è l’ex atleta diventato un killer