India, July 29 -- Shane Tamura has been identified as the gunman responsible for the shooting in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Monday, that left at least four - including one NYPD officer - dead.

Tamura, after the attack, at 345 Park Avenue, turned the gun on himself.

While the situation was ongoing, several reports said that he was wearing a bulletproof vest and had an AR-15. Now, New York Post has confirmed what weapon Tamura used to carry out the heinous act.

Tamura used a Pametto State Armory AR-15 assault rifle with .223 caliber bullets, NY Post reported.

The gun costs around $420. It has also been reported that Tamura had a conceal carry permit issued to him by the Las Vegas Police Department.

Palmetto State Armory says ...