Three Dead, Suspect Killed After Shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

According to a report from CNN, the gunman in yesterday's UNLV shooting is a 67-year-old career college professor with connections to colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. But it’s unknown what connection he had with the school where the shooting took place. Police are working to uncover evidence and identify a motive.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department gave a briefing Wednesday evening on the active shooter incident that occurred at UNLV. The first reports were received by police at 11:45 a.m. Police responded to the scene and engaged the suspect immediately outside BEAM Hall. Three people have died from the shooting, while a fourth is at the hospital in stable condition. Four additional people were taken to nearby hospitals after suffering panic attacks, and two officers were treated for minor injuries received during the search for additional victims. Police say they know the identity of the suspect, but that information is not yet being released to the public. As students had been gathering outside BEAM Hall when the shooting was reported, officials emphasized that the shooting could have been worse if not for the swift response of officers nearby. Per NBC News, the suspect engaged in a shootout with police before being killed. The initial shootings occurred inside BEAM Hall. UNLV will be closed for the rest of the week.

Per news reports citing police, at least three people have been killed, while another victim is in critical condition at a hospital.

Per the LVMPD, Maryland Pkwy is closed at University Ave to Tropicana Ave University, Swenson/University Dr is closed from Tropicana Ave to Flamingo Rd, and I-15 is shut down northbound starting at Blue Diamond to Charleston.

Per officials, "The [reunification center] is located at NORTH HALL 1 & 2, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109 and is OPEN, as well as available virtually through information sharing on this website, completing the Virtual Intake Form or calling 702-455-AIDE (2433)."

In a press briefing, officials said there is no further threat. A reunification center for families and students has been established at North Hall on campus. There has been no word on motive thus far, and "a number" of victims have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Per a report from NBC News, multiple people were killed in this shooting, including the suspect.

Officers confirm there were four victims. One man is in critical condition, and three others are in non-critical condition.

Per NBC News, the FBI is assisting local police at UNLV's campus.

In addition to UNLV, all public universities and colleges in Nevada are closed for the remainder of the day.

The second suspect has been described as a man. This remains unconfirmed at this time.

According to a 911 caller, another possible suspect may have been sighted. This information is not confirmed.

Per the Nevada State Police, I-15 Northbound is closed from Blue Diamond to Charleston Blvd to leave room for first responders. Per UNLV officials, people on campus are asked to continue sheltering in place. Buildings are being evacuated one at a time. Although a suspect has been contained, this remains an active investigation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport. Additionally, Tropicana, Paradise and University roads are closed at this time for police activity.

SWAT is at the scene and aiding in the investigation, according to police.

The University is maintaining the shelter in place order.

According to a tweet from the LVMPD, the suspect has been located and is deceased.

A man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Additional 911 callers are reporting gunshots are being fired.

A fourth person is injured, according to police.

Officers confirm there are three victims. Police have not released an update on their condition.

Additional units have been requested to the scene.

Additional medics have been requested to the university, per local police radio.

Officers report the suspect may be a woman wearing a blue shirt. This report is unconfirmed.

Students are being asked to shelter in place.

Students are being told to "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT." RUN when there is an active threat, HIDE if escape is not possible, and block the door, avoid windows, and silence your phone. FIGHT only as a last resort and if your life is in danger.

Per news reports and official posts sourced via Samdesk, an active shooter has been reported on the UNLV campus near BEAM Hall. There appears to be "multiple victims," police say. Avoid the area.

Incident reported at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

According to a report from CNN, the gunman in yesterday's UNLV shooting is a 67-year-old career college professor with connections to colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. But it’s unknown what connection he had with the school where the shooting took place. Police are working to uncover evidence and identify a motive.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department gave a briefing Wednesday evening on the active shooter incident that occurred at UNLV. The first reports were received by police at 11:45 a.m. Police responded to the scene and engaged the suspect immediately outside BEAM Hall. Three people have died from the shooting, while a fourth is at the hospital in stable condition. Four additional people were taken to nearby hospitals after suffering panic attacks, and two officers were treated for minor injuries received during the search for additional victims. Police say they know the identity of the suspect, but that information is not yet being released to the public. As students had been gathering outside BEAM Hall when the shooting was reported, officials emphasized that the shooting could have been worse if not for the swift response of officers nearby. Per NBC News, the suspect engaged in a shootout with police before being killed. The initial shootings occurred inside BEAM Hall. UNLV will be closed for the rest of the week.

Per news reports citing police, at least three people have been killed, while another victim is in critical condition at a hospital.

Per the LVMPD, Maryland Pkwy is closed at University Ave to Tropicana Ave University, Swenson/University Dr is closed from Tropicana Ave to Flamingo Rd, and I-15 is shut down northbound starting at Blue Diamond to Charleston.

Per officials, "The [reunification center] is located at NORTH HALL 1 & 2, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109 and is OPEN, as well as available virtually through information sharing on this website, completing the Virtual Intake Form or calling 702-455-AIDE (2433)."

In a press briefing, officials said there is no further threat. A reunification center for families and students has been established at North Hall on campus. There has been no word on motive thus far, and "a number" of victims have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Per a report from NBC News, multiple people were killed in this shooting, including the suspect.

Officers confirm there were four victims. One man is in critical condition, and three others are in non-critical condition.

Per NBC News, the FBI is assisting local police at UNLV's campus.

In addition to UNLV, all public universities and colleges in Nevada are closed for the remainder of the day.

The second suspect has been described as a man. This remains unconfirmed at this time.

According to a 911 caller, another possible suspect may have been sighted. This information is not confirmed.

Per the Nevada State Police, I-15 Northbound is closed from Blue Diamond to Charleston Blvd to leave room for first responders. Per UNLV officials, people on campus are asked to continue sheltering in place. Buildings are being evacuated one at a time. Although a suspect has been contained, this remains an active investigation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport. Additionally, Tropicana, Paradise and University roads are closed at this time for police activity.

SWAT is at the scene and aiding in the investigation, according to police.

The University is maintaining the shelter in place order.

According to a tweet from the LVMPD, the suspect has been located and is deceased.

A man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Additional 911 callers are reporting gunshots are being fired.

A fourth person is injured, according to police.

Officers confirm there are three victims. Police have not released an update on their condition.

Additional units have been requested to the scene.

Additional medics have been requested to the university, per local police radio.

Officers report the suspect may be a woman wearing a blue shirt. This report is unconfirmed.

Students are being asked to shelter in place.

Students are being told to "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT." RUN when there is an active threat, HIDE if escape is not possible, and block the door, avoid windows, and silence your phone. FIGHT only as a last resort and if your life is in danger.

Per news reports and official posts sourced via Samdesk, an active shooter has been reported on the UNLV campus near BEAM Hall. There appears to be "multiple victims," police say. Avoid the area.

Incident reported at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

According to a report from CNN, the gunman in yesterday's UNLV shooting is a 67-year-old career college professor with connections to colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. But it’s unknown what connection he had with the school where the shooting took place. Police are working to uncover evidence and identify a motive.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department gave a briefing Wednesday evening on the active shooter incident that occurred at UNLV. The first reports were received by police at 11:45 a.m. Police responded to the scene and engaged the suspect immediately outside BEAM Hall. Three people have died from the shooting, while a fourth is at the hospital in stable condition. Four additional people were taken to nearby hospitals after suffering panic attacks, and two officers were treated for minor injuries received during the search for additional victims. Police say they know the identity of the suspect, but that information is not yet being released to the public. As students had been gathering outside BEAM Hall when the shooting was reported, officials emphasized that the shooting could have been worse if not for the swift response of officers nearby. Per NBC News, the suspect engaged in a shootout with police before being killed. The initial shootings occurred inside BEAM Hall. UNLV will be closed for the rest of the week.

Per news reports citing police, at least three people have been killed, while another victim is in critical condition at a hospital.

Per the LVMPD, Maryland Pkwy is closed at University Ave to Tropicana Ave University, Swenson/University Dr is closed from Tropicana Ave to Flamingo Rd, and I-15 is shut down northbound starting at Blue Diamond to Charleston.

Per officials, "The [reunification center] is located at NORTH HALL 1 & 2, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109 and is OPEN, as well as available virtually through information sharing on this website, completing the Virtual Intake Form or calling 702-455-AIDE (2433)."

In a press briefing, officials said there is no further threat. A reunification center for families and students has been established at North Hall on campus. There has been no word on motive thus far, and "a number" of victims have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Per a report from NBC News, multiple people were killed in this shooting, including the suspect.

Officers confirm there were four victims. One man is in critical condition, and three others are in non-critical condition.

Per NBC News, the FBI is assisting local police at UNLV's campus.

In addition to UNLV, all public universities and colleges in Nevada are closed for the remainder of the day.

The second suspect has been described as a man. This remains unconfirmed at this time.

According to a 911 caller, another possible suspect may have been sighted. This information is not confirmed.

Per the Nevada State Police, I-15 Northbound is closed from Blue Diamond to Charleston Blvd to leave room for first responders. Per UNLV officials, people on campus are asked to continue sheltering in place. Buildings are being evacuated one at a time. Although a suspect has been contained, this remains an active investigation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport. Additionally, Tropicana, Paradise and University roads are closed at this time for police activity.

SWAT is at the scene and aiding in the investigation, according to police.

The University is maintaining the shelter in place order.

According to a tweet from the LVMPD, the suspect has been located and is deceased.

A man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Additional 911 callers are reporting gunshots are being fired.

A fourth person is injured, according to police.

Officers confirm there are three victims. Police have not released an update on their condition.

Additional units have been requested to the scene.

Additional medics have been requested to the university, per local police radio.

Officers report the suspect may be a woman wearing a blue shirt. This report is unconfirmed.

Students are being asked to shelter in place.

Students are being told to "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT." RUN when there is an active threat, HIDE if escape is not possible, and block the door, avoid windows, and silence your phone. FIGHT only as a last resort and if your life is in danger.

Per news reports and official posts sourced via Samdesk, an active shooter has been reported on the UNLV campus near BEAM Hall. There appears to be "multiple victims," police say. Avoid the area.

Incident reported at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

According to a report from CNN, the gunman in yesterday's UNLV shooting is a 67-year-old career college professor with connections to colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. But it’s unknown what connection he had with the school where the shooting took place. Police are working to uncover evidence and identify a motive.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department gave a briefing Wednesday evening on the active shooter incident that occurred at UNLV. The first reports were received by police at 11:45 a.m. Police responded to the scene and engaged the suspect immediately outside BEAM Hall. Three people have died from the shooting, while a fourth is at the hospital in stable condition. Four additional people were taken to nearby hospitals after suffering panic attacks, and two officers were treated for minor injuries received during the search for additional victims. Police say they know the identity of the suspect, but that information is not yet being released to the public. As students had been gathering outside BEAM Hall when the shooting was reported, officials emphasized that the shooting could have been worse if not for the swift response of officers nearby. Per NBC News, the suspect engaged in a shootout with police before being killed. The initial shootings occurred inside BEAM Hall. UNLV will be closed for the rest of the week.

Per news reports citing police, at least three people have been killed, while another victim is in critical condition at a hospital.

Per the LVMPD, Maryland Pkwy is closed at University Ave to Tropicana Ave University, Swenson/University Dr is closed from Tropicana Ave to Flamingo Rd, and I-15 is shut down northbound starting at Blue Diamond to Charleston.

Per officials, "The [reunification center] is located at NORTH HALL 1 & 2, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109 and is OPEN, as well as available virtually through information sharing on this website, completing the Virtual Intake Form or calling 702-455-AIDE (2433)."

In a press briefing, officials said there is no further threat. A reunification center for families and students has been established at North Hall on campus. There has been no word on motive thus far, and "a number" of victims have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Per a report from NBC News, multiple people were killed in this shooting, including the suspect.

Officers confirm there were four victims. One man is in critical condition, and three others are in non-critical condition.

Per NBC News, the FBI is assisting local police at UNLV's campus.

In addition to UNLV, all public universities and colleges in Nevada are closed for the remainder of the day.

The second suspect has been described as a man. This remains unconfirmed at this time.

According to a 911 caller, another possible suspect may have been sighted. This information is not confirmed.

Per the Nevada State Police, I-15 Northbound is closed from Blue Diamond to Charleston Blvd to leave room for first responders. Per UNLV officials, people on campus are asked to continue sheltering in place. Buildings are being evacuated one at a time. Although a suspect has been contained, this remains an active investigation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport. Additionally, Tropicana, Paradise and University roads are closed at this time for police activity.

SWAT is at the scene and aiding in the investigation, according to police.

The University is maintaining the shelter in place order.

According to a tweet from the LVMPD, the suspect has been located and is deceased.

A man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Additional 911 callers are reporting gunshots are being fired.

A fourth person is injured, according to police.

Officers confirm there are three victims. Police have not released an update on their condition.

Additional units have been requested to the scene.

Additional medics have been requested to the university, per local police radio.

Officers report the suspect may be a woman wearing a blue shirt. This report is unconfirmed.

Students are being asked to shelter in place.

Students are being told to "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT." RUN when there is an active threat, HIDE if escape is not possible, and block the door, avoid windows, and silence your phone. FIGHT only as a last resort and if your life is in danger.

Per news reports and official posts sourced via Samdesk, an active shooter has been reported on the UNLV campus near BEAM Hall. There appears to be "multiple victims," police say. Avoid the area.

Incident reported at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

According to a report from CNN, the gunman in yesterday's UNLV shooting is a 67-year-old career college professor with connections to colleges in Georgia and North Carolina. But it’s unknown what connection he had with the school where the shooting took place. Police are working to uncover evidence and identify a motive.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department gave a briefing Wednesday evening on the active shooter incident that occurred at UNLV. The first reports were received by police at 11:45 a.m. Police responded to the scene and engaged the suspect immediately outside BEAM Hall. Three people have died from the shooting, while a fourth is at the hospital in stable condition. Four additional people were taken to nearby hospitals after suffering panic attacks, and two officers were treated for minor injuries received during the search for additional victims. Police say they know the identity of the suspect, but that information is not yet being released to the public. As students had been gathering outside BEAM Hall when the shooting was reported, officials emphasized that the shooting could have been worse if not for the swift response of officers nearby. Per NBC News, the suspect engaged in a shootout with police before being killed. The initial shootings occurred inside BEAM Hall. UNLV will be closed for the rest of the week.

Per news reports citing police, at least three people have been killed, while another victim is in critical condition at a hospital.

Per the LVMPD, Maryland Pkwy is closed at University Ave to Tropicana Ave University, Swenson/University Dr is closed from Tropicana Ave to Flamingo Rd, and I-15 is shut down northbound starting at Blue Diamond to Charleston.

Per officials, "The [reunification center] is located at NORTH HALL 1 & 2, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109 and is OPEN, as well as available virtually through information sharing on this website, completing the Virtual Intake Form or calling 702-455-AIDE (2433)."

In a press briefing, officials said there is no further threat. A reunification center for families and students has been established at North Hall on campus. There has been no word on motive thus far, and "a number" of victims have been taken to nearby hospitals.

Per a report from NBC News, multiple people were killed in this shooting, including the suspect.

Officers confirm there were four victims. One man is in critical condition, and three others are in non-critical condition.

Per NBC News, the FBI is assisting local police at UNLV's campus.

In addition to UNLV, all public universities and colleges in Nevada are closed for the remainder of the day.

The second suspect has been described as a man. This remains unconfirmed at this time.

According to a 911 caller, another possible suspect may have been sighted. This information is not confirmed.

Per the Nevada State Police, I-15 Northbound is closed from Blue Diamond to Charleston Blvd to leave room for first responders. Per UNLV officials, people on campus are asked to continue sheltering in place. Buildings are being evacuated one at a time. Although a suspect has been contained, this remains an active investigation.

The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport. Additionally, Tropicana, Paradise and University roads are closed at this time for police activity.

SWAT is at the scene and aiding in the investigation, according to police.

The University is maintaining the shelter in place order.

According to a tweet from the LVMPD, the suspect has been located and is deceased.

A man was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Additional 911 callers are reporting gunshots are being fired.

A fourth person is injured, according to police.

Officers confirm there are three victims. Police have not released an update on their condition.

Additional units have been requested to the scene.

Additional medics have been requested to the university, per local police radio.

Officers report the suspect may be a woman wearing a blue shirt. This report is unconfirmed.

Students are being asked to shelter in place.

Students are being told to "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT." RUN when there is an active threat, HIDE if escape is not possible, and block the door, avoid windows, and silence your phone. FIGHT only as a last resort and if your life is in danger.

Per news reports and official posts sourced via Samdesk, an active shooter has been reported on the UNLV campus near BEAM Hall. There appears to be "multiple victims," police say. Avoid the area.

Incident reported at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.