Fatal Shooting at Las Vegas Gym: One Dead, Several Injured

In a tragic event on Friday afternoon, a shooting at a fitness center in Las Vegas resulted in one fatality and left at least three people injured, according to law enforcement. The shooter also died.

The incident occurred at the Las Vegas Athletic Club located on the western side of the city. Following the eruption of gunfire, Undersheriff Andrew Walsh of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed the suspect’s death, as well.

Despite the initial chaos, authorities assured the public that there was no remaining threat, although North Rainbow Boulevard saw a strong police deployment.

Of the three individuals wounded in the shooting, one was reported to be in a critical condition after being taken to local medical facilities, a police spokesperson shared during a press briefing.

The reasons behind the shooting are still under investigation, authorities mentioned.

"People were shouting 'Leave, leave, leave!'" recounted Claudio Vigani, an eyewitness present during the incident, to CBS affiliate KLAS-TV. He added, "I then saw a lifeless body by the equipment."

Gary Steward, en route to the gym with a companion, narrated how a stopover at a nutrition store serendipitously spared their lives. He noted that, had they not paused, they would have been at the reception area where the assailant first appeared. As they approached the gym, they witnessed glass shattering and consequently retreated to the parking area.

"It’s an odd and unsettling experience," Steward expressed. "Why would someone target a gym?"

Attempts to reach the athletic club or its headquarters went unanswered. University Medical Center later confirmed receiving four patients, with one in a severe state.