Las Vegas, Nevada – The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has recently released a significant amount of footage regarding a campus shooting incident that resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals. The released materials include 20 hours of surveillance video from campus security cameras and body cameras worn by campus officers, along with more than an hour of 911 call recordings made during the chaotic event.
The harrowing sounds of gunfire echoed through the upper floors of the university’s business school, prompting panicked students and faculty to flee the area. The videos show a swift response from campus police, with an officer reaching the scene within 78 seconds of the shooting. University Vice President of Public Safety, Adam Garcia, expressed the emotional weight of reviewing the recordings and videos, acknowledging the somber reminder of the tragic events that transpired that day.
The 911 recordings captured the chilling moment when two gunshots rang out, with one distressed father calling for help after receiving a text from his daughter who was hiding in a classroom. The dispatcher reassured the father that police were on the scene and advised him to tell his daughter to remain where she was for safety.
Video footage revealed the gunman’s calculated movements as he exited a black sedan wearing a black trench coat before calmly walking towards the business school. Meanwhile, campus security officers were seen promptly entering the building, while Las Vegas police secured the surrounding area to ensure the safety of students and faculty.
In a heartening update, UNLV President Keith Whitfield shared that a visiting professor who was critically wounded in the shooting is steadily improving through rehabilitation. The incident, which occurred just a few miles from the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in 2017, serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing need for campus safety and security measures.
The released materials shed light on the coordinated response by law enforcement agencies and campus security personnel, highlighting the importance of preparedness and rapid intervention during emergencies. The community continues to heal from the tragedy, with ongoing efforts to enhance safety protocols and support the recovery of those affected by the devastating events.