A manhunt is in progress after a shooting incident at a casino complex resulted in one fatality and another person being injured. The Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue team responded to the scene at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, around 12:20 pm local time.
Emergency services swiftly arrived at the location, with police now actively investigating the situation. Authorities have stated that the shooting was not a random act, confirming the death of one individual.
According to George Nader, the chief of police in Prince George’s County, the suspect targeted the victim without any prior interaction. The suspect swiftly fled in a vehicle after the shooting incident. As a precaution, the area was locked down, and nearby schools were temporarily closed to ensure community safety.
In a media briefing, Chief George Nader disclosed that the victim, a male in his 20s, was specifically sought out by the perpetrator. The shooting occurred in the food court of the casino, with the rest of the establishment remaining open to the public.
Although some schools were shut down as a preventive measure, there is no ongoing threat to the community. The police continue to search for the suspect who fled the scene. The authorities have confirmed that the incident was targeted and not random, with one casualty reported at the food court.
The Prince George’s County Police Department released a statement indicating that the shooting took place around 11:55 am, resulting in one male fatality and another individual sustaining a graze wound. Detectives are actively pursuing leads to identify and locate the suspect who fled the scene.
Reports suggest that multiple individuals were injured in the shooting incident at the casino complex. The police, along with local media outlets, are actively investigating the situation to gather more information and apprehend the suspect responsible for the tragic event.
