The NFL’s Manhattan headquarters were targeted by a gunman who killed four people and ‘seriously injured’ an NFL employee during a mass shooting on Monday, July 28.
On Tuesday, July 29, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent an email to all of the league’s employees addressing the incident.
‘I want to take a moment to reach out to you all following yesterday’s tragic events,’ Goodell wrote in a letter obtained by USA TODAY Sports. ‘Our hearts go out to all of the victims and their families, and we are deeply grateful for the first responders and medical staff who acted so quickly and continue to provide care.
‘Our thoughts and prayers remain especially with our colleague who was impacted. He is currently surrounded by his family and members of the NFL community, and we are all continuing to hope for and support his full recovery.’
Goodell said in a statement earlier in the day the injured employee was in ‘stable condition,’ but declined to identify him.
Multiple reports identified Craig Clementi as the NFL employee injured in the shooting. Clementi is a member of the league’s finance department.
Goodell also announced the league’s New York office will remain closed through at least Aug. 8. All employees based at that location are instructed to work from home.
The NFL will provide a virtual town hall for its employees on Wednesday, July 30, during which they ‘can connect, share, and support each other.’
‘Thank you to all of you for the compassion, care, and support you are showing to one another right now. It means so much to see how our team is pulling together,’ Goodell wrote.
‘In the midst of this difficult time, we hold on to hope and optimism for healing and brighter days ahead.’