Newly released video footage from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, reveals the harrowing moments of a deadly rampage that took place last December. The incident, which left three professors dead and one severely wounded, was captured by campus surveillance cameras.
The footage shows a campus police officer taking cover behind a patrol vehicle to evade gunfire before ultimately shooting the gunman outside a building. The shooter, identified as a 67-year-old former business professor from North Carolina, had been denied teaching applications at UNLV. Armed with a legally purchased 9 mm handgun and carrying nine bullet magazines, the gunman had a target list of names, although none of the victims were on that list.
The university released over 20 hours of footage from campus security cameras and officer body cameras, along with recordings of 911 calls made during the incident. The sounds of gunfire sent people fleeing from the area, with a campus police officer arriving at the scene within 78 seconds of the shooting.
911 recordings captured the chaos and fear as callers sought help for loved ones hiding in classrooms. Campus security officers swiftly entered the building, while Las Vegas police responded to the scene. Video footage shows the gunman calmly approaching the business school building after retrieving something from his vehicle.
Despite the tragic events, there were acts of heroism as officers assisted a wounded professor who managed to exit the building before collapsing. The visiting professor is reported to be recovering and undergoing rehabilitation.
The incident, which unfolded just miles from the site of the 2017 mass shooting at the Mandalay Bay resort, highlighted the swift response of law enforcement in containing the threat. Authorities confirmed that the gunman acted alone, and there was no further danger to the campus community.
The release of the footage serves as a somber reminder of the impact of such senseless violence and the importance of preparedness and vigilance in ensuring campus safety.
