One dead in MGM National Harbor shooting
A targeted shooting at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., resulted in one death. The incident occurred Wednesday just before noon in the casino’s food court when an unidentified suspect opened fire on an adult man in his 20s, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Even though initially it was reported that a second person suffered a graze wound, police later confirmed only one victim was shot.the suspect fled in a vehicle and remains at large. Authorities have video of the suspect but have not released a description or motive, noting the shooting does not appear random and the suspect is not considered an active threat. The food court was temporarily closed, while the rest of the casino stayed open. Law enforcement continues to investigate. Public figures, including Rep. Cory Mills, expressed condolences and praised the rapid response by police and first responders.
One dead in MGM National Harbor shooting
One person is dead after a targeted shooting on Wednesday at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, a luxury resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, near Washington, D.C.
An unidentified suspect opened fire Wednesday afternoon in the food court at MGM National Harbor just before noon. Immediately after, the gunman fled the establishment by car.
During a five-minute press conference, Prince George’s County Police Chief George Nader revealed that the details are preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
An adult man, believed to be in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person reportedly suffered a graze wound, but the police department later determined only one victim was shot.
“From what I was told, there was no exchange,” the police chief told reporters. “The victim was ordering food. The suspect appeared and immediately began shooting at the victim.”
Authorities have the at-large suspect on video but declined to release further details of the suspect’s description. The motive remains unknown.
Nader assured that the suspect does not pose an active threat to the local community. The shooting did not appear to be random, police confirmed.
The food court was the only area at MGM National Harbor that police closed following the shooting. The rest of the casino remains open.
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Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) was among the public figures who responded to the shooting.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the tragic shooting at the MGM National Harbor right outside Washington, DC,” he posted on X. “While details are still emerging, we are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement and first responders.”
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