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UPDATE: UNLV shooting suspect dead, police discover multiple victims

Sophia FloresDecember 6, 2023

People take pictures with the⁤ Welcome To Fabulous Las‍ Vegas sign under hazy orange skies as the sun‌ sets in Las Vegas, Nevada on‍ July⁢ 29, 2023.‌ The ‍National Weather Service said Saturday ⁢that⁤ the York‍ Fire burning in the ⁤Mojave National Preserve is sending smoke into the Las Vegas Valley. (Photo ‍by Patrick⁢ T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by⁤ PATRICK T.‌ FALLON/AFP via Getty ⁤Images)

OAN’s Sophia ⁤Flores
1:10 PM – Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The suspect in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shooting⁣ has died.⁤ The ‍news comes after‌ police warned students to ‘RUN-HIDE-FIGHT’ ⁢amid reports‍ of an active shooter⁣ on campus.

BREAKING: Active shooter reported ⁣at University of Nevada Las Vegas with reports of multiple victims.

Officials ⁢at the university are telling students to “RUN-HIDE-FIGHT.”

“We are responding to preliminary reports of an Active Shooter on the campus of UNLV near BEAM Hall. ‍There… pic.twitter.com/rGqHfeuS0c

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 6, 2023

On Wednesday, UNLV posted on X,⁣ the platform formally known as Twitter, saying that officers were responding to a shooting ⁣at the college’s business school, Frank and ⁢Estella‍ Beam Hall.

UPDSouth – UNLV
UPD Alert – UNLV
University Police responding to ⁢confirmed active shooter in BEH. This is not a test. RUN-HIDE-FIGHT. https://t.co/qhKQ6oXNVZ

— UNLV‌ (@unlv) December 6, 2023

Additionally, police were responding to shots fired in the Student Union.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated⁢ that “there appears to be multiple victims at this time.” They also maintained that the ‍suspect had been “contained.”

“Police are evacuating buildings one at a time,”⁤ the school said.

#BREAKING The suspect

How can society‍ address‌ the underlying⁢ causes of gun violence and promote stricter gun control laws while also providing better mental health support

⁣ As Twitter, warning ⁣students of an active‍ shooter on campus. The university urged⁢ students to “RUN-HIDE-FIGHT” in response to the ‍alarming reports. Law‍ enforcement swiftly responded to the situation, taking ‌all necessary measures⁣ to ensure the safety of‌ the students and ‌faculty.

Unfortunately, the ⁢suspect⁢ in the shooting has⁣ died.⁤ This news‍ brings slight relief to the campus community, yet it also ‍serves as ‍a reminder of ⁤the ongoing issue of gun violence ‍in our⁢ society. It is disheartening that institutions of education, supposed safe havens for students to learn‌ and grow, have become ⁣targets for such acts of violence.

The ‍incident at UNLV serves ⁤as a‍ wake-up call for both campus ⁢security and the broader society. It highlights the importance of active shooter preparedness and measures that need to be implemented to protect innocent lives. It is‌ crucial that universities and colleges across the country prioritize the safety and security of‍ their students and staff, implementing ‌comprehensive⁢ safety⁣ protocols and providing resources for emergency situations.

While our thoughts go‌ out to the victims and their families, we must⁣ also address the underlying causes of such violent acts. The issue of gun control and the accessibility of firearms in our society needs to be a priority for lawmakers. We must ‌work ⁤towards creating stricter gun laws ⁤that limit access to⁣ firearms, particularly for individuals who⁢ may pose a⁤ threat ⁣to public safety.

Additionally, we must focus‌ on mental health initiatives and ‌providing support for those in need. It is crucial that individuals struggling with mental health ‌issues have access to resources and assistance, ⁤preventing them from feeling isolated, desperate, ‌and potentially resorting to violence.

In this time of adversity, it is⁣ essential for communities to come together and support ‌one another. We must stand in solidarity with the UNLV community and all those affected by this tragic incident. It is‌ through unity and collective action that we can work towards⁣ creating a safer‌ and more peaceful environment for everyone.

While the events at UNLV⁢ are deeply unsettling,⁤ they should serve as a catalyst for change. ‌We have the power and responsibility to advocate for stricter gun‍ control measures and better mental health support systems. Let ⁣us ‌honor the victims by taking meaningful action‌ to ⁣prevent ‌such incidents⁣ from happening again.⁤ Together, we can make a ‌difference and⁢ create a safer future for⁣ all.

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