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Fatal shooting at UNLV leaves 3 dead, suspect killed in shootout with campus officers: Police

LAS VEGAS, NV - According to an ABC News report, a suspect is dead following a fatal shooting incident at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Wednesday, that left three people dead.


Earlier today, shots were reported at Beam Hall as well as the school's student union, according to the university.

Beam Hall - UNLV


The shooting was reported at 11:45 am.


The incident started on the fourth floor of Beam Hall and moved floor to floor targeting several rooms before making it outside where he was confronted by UNLV officers, according to ABC News.


The officers engaged the suspect in a firefight where he was struck and killed, according to the report.


No motive is known, according to authorities and the school said there is no further threat to the university.


Sheriff Kevin McMahill said investigators identified the suspect but didn't publicly reveal the name pending notification to next of kin.


The identities of the victims were not immediately identified.


An additional gunshot victim was taken to Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in critical condition but their condition was upgraded to stable, police said.


The school is closed for the remainder of the week.

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