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University of Nevada, Las Vegas shooting
LocationUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Coordinates36°06′28″N 115°08′38″W / 36.10779°N 115.14376°W / 36.10779; -115.14376
DateDecember 6, 2023; 5 months ago (2023-12-06)
c. 11:46 a.m. PST[1]
Attack type
School shooting
WeaponFirearm
Deaths1+ (including the perpetrator)
Injured2+

On December 6, 2023, a shooting occurred at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The perpetrator opened fire at the Frank and Estella Beam Hall and the Student Union building, causing multiple casualties before dying.[2]

Shooting

The Frank and Estella Beam Hall

Victims

Suspect

A suspect was contained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department[3] and died.[4]

Aftermath

The College of Southern Nevada closed its campuses.[5] Interstate 15 was closed for first responders.[6]

A ground stop was issued at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas due to a security incident.[7]

References

  1. ^ Mossburg, Cheri (December 6, 2023). "Las Vegas police say suspect dead after reports of shooting with multiple victims on University of Nevada campus". CNN. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Las Vegas police confirm active shooter at UNLV, students sheltering in place: Live updates". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Cohen, Rebecca (December 6, 2023). "Suspect contained in UNLV shooting, police say". NBC News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Cohen, Rebecca; Blankstein, Andrew (December 6, 2023). "Las Vegas police say the suspect has died". NBC News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  5. ^ Cohen, Rebecca (December 6, 2023). "College of Southern Nevada closes campuses". NBC News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  6. ^ Cohen, Rebecca (December 6, 2023). "I-15 North is closed for first responders, officials say". NBC News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Cohen, Rebecca (December 6, 2023). "Ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport". NBC News. Retrieved December 6, 2023.