- Title: Suspect dead after 3 killed in Las Vegas university shooting
- Date: 7th December 2023
- Summary: Suspect dead after 3 killed in Las Vegas university shooting SHOTLIST LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (DECEMBER 6, 2023) (MUST CREDIT ‘LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE’ – FOR EDITORIAL USE) 1. SOUNDBITE (English) SHERIFF KEVIN MCMAHILL SPEAKING: “That there is no more ongoing threat to our community here in Las Vegas. I also like to tell you that we do know the identity of the suspect in this case, but I will not be releasing his name tonight until after the next of kin notification. As you all know. Of course, this is a tragic day for all of us in southern Nevada. And at approximately 11:45 a.m.. LVMPD dispatch received reports of an active shooter at the UNLV campus. UNLV campus police responded to the scene and engaged the suspect immediately right outside of Beam Hall. LVMPD officers also responded simultaneously. I can tell you today, three of the victims are confirmed deceased. There is a fourth victim who suffered a gunshot wound and is now currently in Sunrise Hospital, upgraded to stable condition. In addition to that, there were four additional people who were transported from the scene to nearby hospitals, suffering from panic attacks. Two of our officers were treated at UMC for minor injuries, which were received while searching the vast rooms and buildings for victims at UNLV. Our hearts go out to the entire UNLV community. No student should have to fear pursuing their dreams on the college campus. Importantly, there was a gathering just outside of the building where the students were playing games and eating food. There were tables set up for them to build Legos. And if it had been for the heroic actions of one of those police officers who responded, there could have been countless additional lives taken. Armed confrontation of the suspect by law enforcement stopped the suspect's further actions. I'm proud of the courage of these officers and the UNLV campus police and how they demonstrated that today.” 2. SOUNDBITE (English) NEVADA STATE GOVERNOR JOSEPH LOMBARDO SPEAKING: “I had some formal comments to be said, but the important piece is I'm here to show the solidarity between the community and the law enforcement community and ensure on behalf of the State of Nevada, we are here to help provide resources to the benefit of the victims and to express my concern for the victims and favorable thoughts to the families in ensure that we move forward as a society and as a community and to assure the community we are doing everything within our ability to address these situations appropriately and with the knowledge that we have received on a continual basis.” 3. SOUNDBITE (English) UNVL VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES & DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES SOUTHERN COMMAND ADAM GARCIA SPEAKING: “As the sheriff said, Our officers collectively UPD as well as Metro, responded to call for shots fired. Approximately 11:45, two of our detectives responded to the scene. It immediately engaged the suspect in a shootout. The suspect was struck and is deceased. At this time, the campus was almost immediately closed. And out of an abundance of caution, all Nevada system of higher education institutions in southern Nevada were as well closed. UNLV will remain closed for the remainder of today, tomorrow and Friday, and additional determinations will be made as to whether or not the school, the university will reopen next week, which will be finals week.” AAVN SCRIPT: A suspect is dead after three people were killed Wednesday in a mass shooting at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Authorities received a call about an active shooter at 11.45 a.m. local time (1945GMT). Police then responded, engaging the suspect, according to Adam Garcia, the director of University Police Services Southern Command. UNVL Vice President of Public Safety Services & Director of University Police Services Southern Command Adam Garcia said that the school is closed and will reopen next week. “The suspect was struck and is deceased. At this time, the campus was almost immediately closed. And out of an abundance of caution, all Nevada system of higher education institutions in southern Nevada were as well closed. UNLV will remain closed for the remainder of today, tomorrow and Friday, and additional determinations will be made as to whether or not the school, the university will reopen next week, which will be finals week.” Garcia said. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department earlier said the suspect "has been located and is deceased" after several people were wounded on campus. It is unclear how the suspect died, but police said on X that they had "contained" the suspect. Sheriff Kevin McMahill said there is no further threat emanating from the shooting and maintained that a motive for the attack remains unknown. An investigation is ongoing. In addition to the three people who were killed, another person is in critical condition and is receiving treatment at a local hospital, according to police. “I can tell you today, three of the victims are confirmed deceased. There is a fourth victim who suffered a gunshot wound and is now currently in Sunrise Hospital, upgraded to stable condition” Sheriff Kevin McMahill said. “In addition to that, there were four additional people who were transported from the scene to nearby hospitals, suffering from panic attacks. Two of our officers were treated at UMC for minor injuries…” He added. “No student should have to fear pursuing their dreams on the college campus. Importantly, there was a gathering just outside of the building where the students were playing games and eating food.” McMahill said. McMahill is expected to address reporters later Wednesday. Writing by Berkay Gur // Michael Gabriel Hernandez
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