Las Vegas police fatally shoot armed suspect who killed one at health club
Las Vegas police opened fire on an armed suspect as he ran out of a health club after killing one person and injuring multiple others. The suspect, 34-year-old Daniel Ortega, was struck by gunfire from officers and later died. If he had survived, he would have faced several charges including murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.
The incident occurred at the Las Vegas Athletic Club, where Ortega entered armed with a rifle. He approached an employee at the front desk and began shooting, injuring the employee. He then continued firing as he moved deeper into the gym, eventually making his way back to the front lobby where he fired more rounds until his gun malfunctioned.
Ortega fired a total of 24 rounds during the incident. When he fled the building, officers were able to take him into custody after he was struck by gunfire. Ortega was then transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Three individuals inside the gym were found with gunshot wounds, one of whom was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two were taken to a nearby hospital. A fourth victim later self-transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that this was the third officer-involved shooting of the year, all of which have been fatal. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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