Spencer praised the resilience and training of the staff at the South Point Hotel-Casino, adding that any Strip property has 'incredible' security staff to keep guests and employees safe. Ultimately as the situation continued, security struck the suspect with multiple rounds, killing him. Ray Spencer told reporters.Īs the man walked back to the valet area, he was confronted by hotel security who began giving the suspect verbal commands.ĭuring an estimated 30 second time frame during the engagement, the man continued brandishing and aiming the firearm at subjects. The suspect walked approximately 50 feet, firing one round before walking into the parking lot area and continuing to wave the gun.Īt some point, 'it appeared he may have had a malfunction' and was trying to clear it, Lt. Police received reports from the resort that a man was holding a handgun in the valet area. Social media rumors swirled about what but police promptly provided clarification on the incident Sunday night. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed an active homicide investigation at the South Point Hotel-Casino's valet area at approximately 4:30 p.m.
