LAS VEGAS — A gunman opened fire inside a Las Vegas gym Friday afternoon, killing one person and injuring at least three others before being fatally shot by police, authorities said.
The shooting unfolded at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city’s west side, where chaos erupted as gym-goers scrambled for cover. According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Undersheriff Andrew Walsh, officers responded quickly and engaged the suspect as he fled the facility. He was shot by police outside the building and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Authorities confirmed that one victim was killed inside the gym, while three others were hospitalized, including one in critical condition. Police have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect.
“There is no ongoing threat to the community,” Walsh said at a press briefing, adding that the investigation into a possible motive remains active.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion and fear as shots rang out inside the gym. Claudio Vigani, who was working out when the shooting began, told KLAS-TV that the warning came swiftly.
“They said ‘Get out, get out, get out,’” he recalled. “Then I saw the dead guy next to the machine.”
Gary Steward, who was arriving at the gym with a friend, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that a last-minute stop at a nearby nutrition store likely saved their lives. As they approached the entrance, they saw shattered glass and fled back to the parking lot.
“It’s just a weird feeling right now,” Steward said. “It’s strange. Who shoots up a gym?”
Calls to the Las Vegas Athletic Club and its corporate offices were not answered as the investigation continued late Friday.
Authorities have yet to publicly identify the suspect or confirm whether the victims were specifically targeted. Officials are also reviewing security footage from inside the facility and speaking with witnesses in an effort to reconstruct the sequence of events.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For now, the city is left grappling with another tragic episode of gun violence.
