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…
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