A manhunt is currently in progress after a shooting incident at a casino complex resulted in one fatality and another person injured.
Emergency responders from Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue arrived at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, at approximately 12:20 pm local time.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the situation and have stated that the shooting was targeted, ruling out the possibility of it being a random act. Authorities have confirmed the death of one individual and are seeking the suspect who fled the scene.
Police Chief George Nader of Prince George’s County mentioned that the victim was targeted while ordering food, with the suspect swiftly opening fire before fleeing in a vehicle.
As a precaution, the area was locked down, and some local schools were temporarily closed to ensure public safety. However, there is no ongoing threat to the community as the suspect is not believed to be on foot in the vicinity.
Chief Nader emphasized in a media briefing that the shooting was not random and appeared to involve a targeted pursuit of the victim. The incident was confined to the food court area of the casino, with the rest of the hotel and casino remaining accessible to the public.
While the affected section of the casino was isolated, the broader community was deemed safe, and there is no active danger present. Authorities have reiterated that the shooting was not random in nature.
According to a statement from the Prince George’s County Police Department, officers responded to the shooting at the food court where one adult male was found deceased, and another male had suffered a graze wound.
The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the suspect. Authorities have reiterated that the shooting was not a random occurrence.
Reports from local media outlets indicate that the shooting occurred inside the food court of the casino complex, leading to the death of one individual.
Following reports of the shooting, Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene promptly around 12:20 pm.
Local law enforcement, as reported by the CBS affiliate WUSA, are currently at the scene conducting an investigation into the incident.
Multiple injuries have been reported by local media sources as a result of the shooting incident at the casino complex.