Las Vegas police said a suspect is dead after killing three people at UNLV.
Las Vegas authorities say a gunman killed at least three people at the UNLV campus before being fatally shot by responding officers.
The sheriff says a quick response by officers to engage and kill the suspect likely prevented more deaths
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Three people were killed when a gunman opened fire Wednesday on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, and the suspected shooter was killed by officers, authorities said.
One additional gunshot victim was initially listed in critical condition at a local hospital and later upgraded to stable, police said.
Authorities said there is “no further threat” to the university, which has been closed for the rest of the day.
“Our hearts go out to the entire UNLV community,” said Sheriff Kevin McMahill with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. “No student should have to fear pursuing their dreams on a college campus. What happened today is a heinous, unforgivable crime.”
In addition to the gunshot wounds, the sheriff said four people were transported to local hospitals after suffering panic attacks and two officers incurred minor injuries during the search of campus.
McMahill said authorities know the name of the suspect but do not intend to release it until notification of next-of-kin.
Timeline: What we know
The shooting was first reported on campus at 11:45 a.m. Shots were reported in the area of Beam Hall, home of UNLV’s Lee Business School, as well as the school’s student union, which is next door.
