A tragic shooting incident unfolded at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Police responded to reports of an active shooter at the Frank and Estella Beam Hall, the college’s business school. The suspect has been located and confirmed dead, according to authorities.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced that there were several victims in the incident. The university immediately issued an alert to students, advising them to “RUN-HIDE-FIGHT.” Additional reports of shots fired in the student union prompted a swift response from law enforcement.
The FBI joined local authorities at the scene to provide assistance in the investigation. The university made the decision to close for the remainder of the day in response to the incident. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo stated that his office is in contact with officials regarding the situation.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.