Another day, another senseless act of violence rocks New York City. On Monday evening, a gunman opened fire at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, killing at least six innocent people and wounding six others. This bloodbath happened right in the heart of our greatest city, where hardworking Americans should feel safe.
The shooter was Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas who came to New York armed with body armor and a high-powered rifle. He targeted a building that houses the NFL headquarters and major financial firms like Blackstone. This coward killed an off-duty police officer who was working security, proving once again that our brave men in blue put their lives on the line every single day.
Where was the leadership when this madness unfolded? New York has been spiraling into chaos under liberal policies that coddle criminals and defund police. The streets are no longer safe for law-abiding citizens who just want to work hard and provide for their families.
This terrorist barricaded himself on the 33rd floor before taking his own life like the coward he was. He robbed families of their loved ones and traumatized an entire community. His evil actions remind us why we need strong law enforcement and tough-on-crime policies.
The building had to go into lockdown with employees sheltering in place. Imagine the terror these innocent workers felt as gunshots rang out in their workplace. This is what happens when we fail to secure our cities and protect our people.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims, especially the brave police officer who died protecting others. These heroes deserve our respect and support, not the hatred spewed by anti-police activists. Every cop who puts on the badge risks everything for our safety.
This tragedy shows exactly why we need leaders who will stand up to criminals instead of making excuses for them. We need politicians who back the blue and support our Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves. Enough is enough with the soft-on-crime approach that has failed our cities.
America deserves better than this violence and chaos. We must elect leaders who will restore law and order to our streets and make our communities safe again. Our children and grandchildren deserve to grow up in a country where they can walk safely without fear of random acts of terror.
