Three People Dead in Shooting at UNLV Campus in Las Vegas
At approximately 11:53 local time on Wednesday, the Las Vegas campus of the University of Nevada, also known as UNLV, was the scene of a deadly shooting. The gunman, identified as a white former college professor in his 60s, killed three people before engaging in a shootout with police. The suspect was ultimately killed by law enforcement.
In addition to the three fatalities, one other victim is in stable condition at a local hospital, police confirmed. The campus, located just two miles from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, will remain closed on Thursday and Friday.
Authorities have not released the name of the gunman, citing the need to first notify his family of his death. In a press conference, Kevin McMahill, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sheriff, stated that the motive behind the shooting remains unknown.
The FBI and ATF are collaborating with local authorities to investigate the incident. The university’s police chief, Adam Garcia, reported that two campus officers engaged the suspect in a shootout before he was killed.
As the situation unfolded, students were evacuated from buildings one at a time, and a ground stop was issued at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport. President Joe Biden expressed condolences to the affected families, and the White House is assessing potential changes to Biden’s scheduled visit to Las Vegas on Friday.
The city’s mayor, Carolyn Goodman, called the news “tragic and heart-breaking” and expressed her prayers for everyone affected by the shooting. Nevada’s Governor Joe Lombardo emphasized that his office is in constant communication with law enforcement and emergency responders.
As the investigation continues, the Las Vegas community is uniting to support those impacted by the tragedy. Students were allowed to return to their campus housing late on Wednesday night, with a strong police presence in the area.
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