LasVegas: At least 24 people have been killed and several injured after a gunman opened fire at area around Mandalay Bay Casino here, according to a AFP report quoting police officials.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that one suspect has been gunned down and they believe that there are no more shooters.
“At this time we do have a suspect down,” Las Vegas police officer Steve Gomez told reporters, without elaborating.
“We have numerous victims right now,” he added.
The police have asked people to avoid the area around Mandalay Bay Casino.
Some flights destined for LAS Airport have been diverted due to the shooting incident.
Las Vegas Police have appealed to the people not to live stream or share tactical positions of the cops on scene.
I15 Freeway has been closed from Tropicana to Russell Rd, Las Vegas Police reported.
University Medical Center spokeswoman Danita Cohen said the Las Vegas hospital is taking in “several” people with gunshot wounds.
Pictures taken at the scene showed revelers cowering in the street or running in terror, as well what appeared to be several bodies lying prone on the ground.
Bureau Report
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