
Shots were fired at a Las Vegas hotel. One person died, the alleged perpetrator on the run.
Las Vegas – Shots were fired in a room of the well-known hotel “The Mirage” in Las Vegas. One person died and two others were injured, said the police in the US gambling metropolis on Friday night on Twitter.
The victims and the alleged perpetrators knew each other. The shooter is on the run. It was an isolated case.
Investigators called for people to avoid the area around the casino hotel. Local media in the desert city in the state of Nevada, citing a police spokesman, reported that the condition of the two injured was critical.
The “Mirage”, located on the “Strip” section of Las Vegas Boulevard, is known for its attractions and performances, among other things. Among them was the legendary show of the now deceased magician duo Siegfried and Roy, which attracted millions of viewers with white tigers and illusions. dpa