UNLV Locked Down Due to Active Shooter
Active Shooter Sends University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Into Lockdown
Police have confirmed that a suspect was found dead on Wednesday as officers responded to what officials of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), described as an “active shooter” situation on campus.
According to UNLV, the shooter was located at the Lee Business School, and there were reports of shots fired at the nearby student union. Las Vegas police later announced that the suspect had been found and was deceased, approximately 40 minutes after the initial alert.
The university issued a statement emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, stating, “This is not a test. RUN-HIDE-FIGHT.”
Shortly after the announcement of the dead suspect, a team of SWAT officers with FBI insignia was seen moving onto the campus, as reported by an Associated Press journalist.
University officials took to social media to urge everyone on campus to continue sheltering in place, emphasizing that the investigation was still ongoing.
UNLV, which is located less than 2 miles east of the Las Vegas Strip, has over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on its 332-acre campus.
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Why was there a need to change the traditional June and July dates for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar. It is scheduled to take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022, which is different from the traditional June and July dates due to the extreme heat in Qatar during those months. This will be the first World Cup to be held in November and December.
The tournament will feature 32 national teams from around the world competing for the prestigious title. The matches will be held in eight different stadiums across five host cities in Qatar, including Al-Daayen, Al-Khor, Al-Rayyan, Al-Wakrah, and Doha.
The opening match will take place at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor, and the final will be held at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. The Lusail Iconic Stadium has a seating capacity of 86,250 and will be the largest stadium in the tournament.
The World Cup in Qatar has been a topic of controversy due to concerns about workers’ rights and the extreme heat in the region. Qatar has made efforts to address these issues and has implemented several labor reforms and cooling technologies in the stadiums to ensure the well-being of the workers and players.
Overall, the 2022 FIFA World Cup promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the world’s top football talent in state-of-the-art stadiums in Qatar.
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