LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Students and professors at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas found themselves in a state of terror as a shooting unfolded on campus. The incident, which took place within the Lee Business School building, resulted in three deaths and one person critically wounded before the gunman engaged in a shootout with police and died.

Reports indicate that the gunman was a former professor who had previously sought a job at the university. Identified as Anthony Polito, 67, the suspect had also worked at East Carolina University in North Carolina. Authorities conducted a search of his residence in Henderson, Nevada, retrieving several electronic devices as part of the investigation.

The attack, described as the worst shooting in the city since the tragic 2017 Mandalay Bay incident, left the campus community in a state of shock and fear. Law enforcement officials stated that lessons learned from the 2017 tragedy assisted in the seamless response to the UNLV attack. The university’s police chief reported that the gunman had opened fire on the fourth floor before proceeding to other floors, where he was eventually confronted by police.

UNLV professor Kevaney Martin described the harrowing experience of taking cover in her classroom, protecting her students while uncertainty and fear gripped the campus community. Meanwhile, students like Selena Guevara’s daughter, Markie Montoya, endured the trauma of being caught in the building during the violent incident.

As the investigation continues, the university announced the cancellation of classes and an upcoming basketball game in response to the tragic events. The authorities are yet to disclose the motive behind the attack or the identities of the victims.

This heartbreaking incident has brought sorrow and concern to the UNLV community, leaving many with questions about campus safety and the ongoing threat of gun violence. The impact of this tragedy will surely resonate as the community seeks to heal from the traumatic experience.