UNLV In a devastating incident on Wednesday afternoon, a shooting unfolded on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, claiming three lives and leaving one person wounded. The suspect, identified as a white male in his sixties, was shot and killed by responding officers, putting an end to the immediate threat.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, led by Sheriff Kevin McMahill, held a news conference where they confirmed that the suspect, a former college professor with a background in Georgia and North Carolina, had targeted the fourth floor of Beam Hall. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.
The first call reporting an active shooter came at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time, prompting swift responses from metropolitan and university police. The suspect was neutralized outside Beam Hall, where the shooting originated. Among the victims, one person sustained gunshot wounds and was in stable condition, while four others were hospitalized for panic attacks. Two police officers incurred minor injuries during the search for additional victims on campus.
McMahill emphasized the crucial role of rapid police intervention, preventing potentially higher casualties. He expressed condolences, condemning the “heinous, unforgivable crime” and assuring the community that there was no ongoing threat.
Sunrise Hospital Trauma Center received three patients from the shooting, according to trauma medical director Chris Fisher. A reunification center for families unable to contact their loved ones was established at the campus’s North Hall.
President Joe Biden addressed the incident in a statement, decrying the “epidemic of gun violence” and urging Congress to take further action. The President called for an assault weapons ban and universal background checks, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive measures.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman described the news as “tragic and heartbreaking,” while UNLV President Brian Sandoval expressed deep sympathy for the victims’ families, calling it an “unimaginably sad and shocking day for our entire state.”
As the community grapples with the aftermath, UNLV announced the closure of the campus for the week, with further decisions pending on whether to reopen on Monday. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are actively involved in the investigation, offering assistance to the local authorities. Source thedailycourierng news
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