Suspect dead after mass shooting at Las Vegas university leaves 3 wounded

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - A suspect is dead after a shooting at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas left three people wounded Wednesday.

Authorities received a call about an active shooter at 11.45 a.m. local time (1945GMT). Police then responded, engaging the suspect, according to Adam Garcia, the director of University Police Services Southern Command.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department earlier said the suspect "has been located and is deceased" after several people were wounded on campus. It is unclear how the individual died, but police said on X that they had "contained" the suspect.

Sheriff Kevin McMahill said there is no further threat emanating from the shooting and maintained that a motive for the mass shooting remains unknown. Three victims have been transported to local hospitals, he added. Their conditions remain unknown.

"No more threat to the community. The suspect is deceased. Right now, we know there are 3 victims, but unknown extent of the injuries. That number could change. We will update you when we know more," said McMahill.

An investigation is ongoing.