Suspect 'contained' in UNLV active shooter incident: police

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Wednesday responded to reports of an active shooter on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus and have "contained" the suspect as of press time.

"We are responding to preliminary reports of an [active shooter] on the campus of UNLV near BEAM Hall. There appears to be multiple victims at this time. Please avoid the area and we will have more information soon," the department posted.

"The suspect is contained. This is an active investigation. Please continue to avoid the area and watch for responding emergency units," the LVMPD subsequently announced.

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