STRAT | July 31, 2025 | When Warning Signs Are Missed, Tragedy Follows

In this gripping episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer unpacks the deadly shooting at 345 Park Avenue in New York City, where a Las Vegas surveillance operative opened fire in a high-rise lobby, killing multiple people before taking his own life. Kempfer details the shooter’s cross-country journey, his apparent motive tied to the NFL, and how missed warning signs once again led to tragedy. With insights from years of counterterrorism training, Hal explores the mental health red flags, the definition of terrorism, and what might have been done to prevent this attack. He also addresses the critical role of public awareness, explains how active shooter training saved lives, and challenges the myths around what it takes to stop violent actors. This is a sobering, deeply informative analysis of a case that has national implications for law enforcement, threat prevention, and community preparedness.

Takeaways:

·      Shooter

traveled from Las Vegas to NYC before the attack.

·      Authorities

may have known about his mental health and intentions.

·      The

suspect blamed the NFL for a self-diagnosed brain injury.

·      The

attack fits the FBI’s definition of terrorism.

·      Active

shooter training helped minimize casualties in the building.

·      Missed

red flags and ignored warnings are a tragic pattern.

·      Public

awareness—not just law enforcement—can stop violence.

·      The

OODA loop and real-world threat response strategies are explained.

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