A manhunt is in progress following a shooting incident at a casino complex that resulted in one man dead and another injured.
Emergency responders from Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue arrived at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, around 12:20 pm local time.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident, stating that it was not a random shooting and confirming the death of one individual. The police are working to identify the suspect who fled the scene, emphasizing that this was not a random act of violence.
Chief of Police at Prince George’s County, George Nader, disclosed that the victim was targeted while ordering food in the food court, with the assailant fleeing the scene by car. As a precaution, the area was placed on lockdown, and nearby schools were temporarily closed to ensure community safety.
Nader elaborated in a press briefing that the shooting was a targeted attack rather than a random act, and the affected area was limited to the food court, with the rest of the hotel and casino operating as usual.
Authorities confirmed that one man was fatally shot, and another sustained a minor injury in the food court incident. Police presence remains strong at the scene, with ongoing efforts to locate the suspect.
In summary, the shooting incident at the casino complex has left one dead, with authorities actively investigating the targeted attack that occurred in the food court area.
