Three people were killed and another injured in a campus shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday. The suspected gunman, who has not yet been identified, was also killed during the incident. The motive for the attack is still unknown.
At a press conference following the shooting, Sheriff Kevin McMahill assured the community that there was no further threat. The surviving victim is in stable condition, and several others suffered panic attacks during the chaos. Some officers sustained minor injuries during the search for additional victims or suspects.
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The identity of the suspect will not be released to the public or media until the victims’ next of kin have been notified. As a result of the shooting, college campuses in southern Nevada will remain closed on Thursday and Friday.
Witnesses described the terrifying experience, with one professor taking cover under a desk with students and faculty members. The emotions were overwhelming, and everyone was in shock. The official details of the shooting remain unclear, with conflicting reports from law enforcement officials. Some say the shooting began on the fourth floor of a building on campus, while others state that law enforcement engaged the suspect in a shootout immediately after receiving a call about gunfire.
Reports have emerged that the suspected gunman was a 67-year-old career college professor who had connections to schools in Georgia and North Carolina. However, his affiliation with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is unknown.
This tragic incident marks the 80th school shooting in the United States this year, with 51 occurring on K-12 campuses and 29 on university and college campuses. The shooting has sent shock waves through the city of Las Vegas, which is still dealing with the aftermath of a mass shooting in 2017.
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The investigation into the shooting will continue, with authorities working through the night to determine the motive behind the attack.
