Tragic Shooting at Las Vegas Athletic Club Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured
On Friday, May 16, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at the Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) located in the 1700 block of North Rainbow Boulevard. The incident unfolded shortly after 1:30 p.m., when reports emerged of an individual opening fire inside the gym. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers responded promptly to the scene.
According to LVMPD Undersheriff Andrew Walsh, the shooting resulted in at least two fatalities, including the suspect, and multiple individuals sustaining injuries. As of 2:45 p.m., authorities confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the public .
The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released, and the exact number of injured individuals remains unspecified. Investigators are actively working to piece together the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown.
The LVAC gym has been temporarily closed as law enforcement conducts a thorough investigation. Community members are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency services to operate efficiently.
This incident has deeply shaken the local community, and authorities are providing support to those affected. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.