{"id":305080,"date":"2023-12-31T13:18:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T19:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=305080"},"modified":"2024-01-01T11:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T17:53:15","slug":"las-vegas-mgm-hotel-is-site-of-multiple-gunshots-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/las-vegas-mgm-hotel-is-site-of-multiple-gunshots-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas MGM Hotel Is Site of Multiple Gunshots \u2013 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between 30 and 40 shots<\/a> were fired Sunday morning, possibly from a balcony at the MGM<\/a> Signature Towers in Las Vegas, according to unconfirmed witness accounts.<\/p>\n

\"Jon
Jon Letzkus in a mug shot, pictured above. He was apprehended by police after gunfire at a Las Vegas hotel. (Image; LVMPD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No one appeared to have suffered injuries from the gunfire at the off-Strip property.<\/p>\n

A person of interest was apprehended late Sunday morning. He was identified as Jon Letzkus, 45, according to Las Vegas TV station KLAS.<\/p>\n

There was no additional threat to the public. The motive for the gunfire was unclear.<\/p>\n

The reported shooting spree was revealed to authorities at about 6 a.m. (PT) as an active shooter, KLAS reported.<\/p>\n

The incident took place on the 100 block of Harmon Avenue, the Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em> reported. It\u2019s east of Las Vegas Boulevard and is located near the MGM Grand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Evacuations Reported<\/h2>\n

The incident led to the lockdown of the Signature Towers complex and there were reports of evacuations taking place, according to BNN Breaking<\/em>, a national news site.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department<\/a> (LVMPD) SWAT team members and other officers responded to the site. Eyewitnesses reported seeing some 30 police cars and an ambulance at the Signature Towers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Word of the gunfire was announced on social media by the LVMPD shortly after 7 a.m. (PT).<\/p>\n

Harmon Avenue between Las Vegas Boulevard and Koval Lane was closed to the public. Police advised pedestrians and motorists to avoid the area.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s likely that LVMPD officers were quickly in touch with Signature Towers security guards. Surveillance video was reviewed.<\/p>\n

Security staff and LVMPD officers spoke with guests and staff to find out what unfolded at the property.<\/p>\n

Being that Sunday is New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a>, as of 11 a.m. (PT), it\u2019s unclear if holiday entertainment and dining at the complex will take place as scheduled.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve Events<\/h2>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve events in Las Vegas are expected to attract 356K visitors to the city, according to the Review-Journal<\/em>. Given that locals attend the festivities too, Las Vegas could see about 400K total revelers taking part in various events to ring in 2024.<\/p>\n

Key among the attractions is the \u201cMore in \u201824\u201d fireworks show<\/a>, which is scheduled to take place starting at about midnight on the Las Vegas Strip.<\/p>\n

It will feature more than 12K gold-colored fireworks that will be on display during an eight-minute show.<\/p>\n

Fireworks will be launched from rooftops of nine Las Vegas properties, including the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, according to KLAS.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Casino.org<\/em> reached out to MGM Resorts for immediate comment. A spokesman referred questions to the LVMPD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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