LVAC gym shooting: Suspect killed, multiple victims in Las Vegas' Rainbow Boulevard - Latest update

Multiple people were reportedly shot at the Las Vegas Athletic Club gym on Rainbow Boulevard in Las Vegas

Updated on: May 17, 2025, 04:12:06 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Multiple people were reportedly shot at the Las Vegas Athletic Club gym on Rainbow Boulevard in Las Vegas on Friday. According to local media reports citing police officials, the suspect was fatally shot. Videos from the scene show multiple police vehicles and ambulances.

Multiple people were shot at LVAC, Las Vegas (LVAC)

“LVMPD is currently investigating an officer-involved-shooting in the 1700 block of North Rainbow Boulevard. This is not an active shooter incident. No officers are injured. We will provide more information when it is available. Please avoid the area due to heavy police presence,” the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

The incident happened near Flamingo and the 215, with LVMPD responding fast. They found a male suspect in a vehicle who didn't want to leave at first, as per local reports. The gym was reportedly locked down as a precaution, and helicopters were seen overhead. One witness shared relief on social media, saying they narrowly avoided being there.

LVMPD hasn't revealed the suspect's identity or motive yet. The investigation continues, and more details should come soon. The LVAC on Flamingo Road is popular, with extensive facilities and a large membership. It's been around for years and is a community staple.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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