MGM National Harbor shooting update: First info on suspect out; 2 injured, 1 killed in Maryland casino

At least one person was killed in a targeted shooting inside the MGM National Harbor casino in Prince George's County

Published on: Dec 4, 2025, 01:07:40 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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MGM National Harbor shooting update: At least one person was killed in a targeted shooting inside the MGM National Harbor casino in Prince George's County, Maryland on Wednesday. Police released new info on the suspect, saying the shooter was captured on video.

One person died after a shooting at MGM National Harbor casino (MGM National Harbor)

Prince George's County Police confirmed that officers responded to a shooting at MGM, just before noon. They found one man dead in the food court.

First info on MGM National Harbor shooting suspect

During an afternoon briefing, Police Chief George Nader said surveillance footage captured the gunman lingering in the parking lot for several minutes before walking inside the casino and opening fire on the victim. According to Nader, investigators are confident the shooting “does not appear” to have been random.

After the attack, authorities believe the suspect escaped in a vehicle. Detectives are now combing through video from both the casino and nearby areas as they work to identify and track down the shooter.

Officials also corrected initial reports from the scene, confirming that no additional victims were injured during the incident. “Detectives and officers are on scene of a shooting at MGM National Harbor. We are gathering info that will be shared once confirmed,” police said.

A second victim sustained a graze wound injury. Police have determined that the victim was ordering food, at which point the suspects walked up and opened fire. The suspects then fled in a 2025 Honda Accord.

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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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