On the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, a tragic shooting incident occurred, resulting in at least three victims. The suspect involved in the shooting is now deceased, eliminating any further threat to the community. The shooting took place near Beam Hall, which houses the university's Lee Business School. The incident occurred amidst a study week before final exams and the winter break, a time when the campus is typically bustling with students.
In response to the incident, the university administration advised students to evacuate the area and seek shelter. The university also took the step of closing all campuses for the rest of the day. Students and professors reportedly barricaded themselves inside classrooms and dorm rooms, adhering to the university's advice to run, hide, and fight.
The Clark County Fire Department has set up a family reunification center to assist those affected by the incident. The White House is also closely monitoring the situation.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the extent of the victims' injuries is currently unknown. The incident adds to a record-breaking year of gun violence in the U.S., a fact that underscores the urgency of addressing this issue.
This incident comes after the tragic mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas in 2017, a memory that still scars the city. The community, still recovering from the previous incident, now faces another tragic event.