UPDATE - Suspect dead after 3 killed in Las Vegas university shooting

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By Michael Hernandez

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

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 suspect 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 attack remains unknown. An investigation is ongoing.

In addition to the three people who were killed, another person is in critical condition and is receiving treatment at a local hospital, according to police.

McMahill is expected to address reporters later Wednesday.