Dec 6, 2023 at 10:11 PM Update: 2 hours ago
At least three people have been killed in a shooting at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Another person is in critical condition. The suspect has died, Las Vegas police said.
The Las Vegas police write on X that at least three people were killed in the shooting. Another person shot is in critical condition.
Earlier on Wednesday it became clear that a number of people had been transported to local hospitals. Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Metropolitan Police of Las Vegas said this at a press conference on Wednesday.
In addition to the three fatalities, the suspect in the shooting has also died. It is still unclear whether the suspect was shot dead by the police or killed himself.
According to the police, there is no further threat. “An investigation is ongoing,” McMahill said.
Police gather at the University of Nevada Photo: Getty Images
Identity and motive of shooter not yet known
The incident took place around noon (local time) in Beam Hall, a campus building. About twenty minutes after the incident, the university reported that shots had been fired in another building on campus, the Student Union.
The university called on students and staff to leave the area. A so-called ‘run-hide-fight’ protocol was also issued. This is a common protocol in the United States when a shooter is active.
Within about half an hour, Las Vegas police reported that the suspect had been located and deceased. Nothing is yet known about the identity and motive of the shooter. The police strongly urge people to avoid the area.
The university will keep its doors closed for the rest of the day. Other universities in the American state of Nevada will also remain closed on Wednesday. Lectures and events have been cancelled.
The University of Nevada is less than 2 miles east of the Las Vegas strip.
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