- As of Wednesday afternoon, the Las Vegas Police Department was investigating allegations of an active gunfire incident at UNLV, with three victims identified.
- The event was reported by UNLV in a post on X about 11:53 a.m.
- Authorities said a suspect was killed on Wednesday afternoon at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, amid reports of an active shooter and at least three casualties.
(Newsleaks) -LAS VEGAS, Nev. A suspect was found and killed in a shooting at UNLV on Wednesday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
According to authorities, reports began arriving around noon, and the shooter was discovered and killed. The shooter’s identity remained unknown at the time.
For individuals looking for a loved one who was on campus during the shooting, a reunion center has been established.
The Family Reunification Center is located in North Halls 1 and 2 of the Convention Center.
Family members and loved ones can also call 702-455-AIDE (2433) or www.facofsouthernnevada.org for more information.
According to university police, they responded to shots fired in the BEH building. Additional shots were reported in the Student Union afterward.
Police in Las Vegas later verified that they were called to the school, where there seemed to be many victims. Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated in a statement that as of about 2 p.m., they were aware of three victims. Their conditions are unknown, and that figure is subject to change.
“This puts a gloom on the campus,” a student told KSNV at the scene. “Now, we have to try to fight back from this and it’s just sad.”
He went on to add that he and others took cover and barricaded themselves in a room.
“We were told the shooter was in the Student Union section — that’s literally one building over from us, so we were nervous.”
He claimed to have glanced out a window and noticed students racing outdoors with their hands raised. He stated that everyone was terrified.
Other students expressed similar sentiments.
“We were on the second floor of the student union when we heard there was an active shooter,” one student told CNN, adding that she and other students evacuated the building.
“We could hear gunshots,” said another youngster to the news outlet.
Police in Las Vegas are presently inspecting all campus structures.
All campuses of the College of Southern Nevada have been closed indefinitely.
According to Las Vegas police, I-15 northbound is closed from Blue Diamond to Charleston Boulevard to allow first responders access. Stay away from the area.
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