Crime
At least one dead after officer-involved shooting inside Las Vegas Athletic Club
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is investigating a multi-victim shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the 1700 block of North Rainbow Boulevard.
The situation prompted a significant law enforcement response, including SWAT, after reports of gunfire inside a commercial establishment.
The incident was first reported shortly after 1:30 p.m.
According to officials, at least three individuals were shot.
Two victims sustained critical gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals in serious condition.
A third victim was pronounced dead at the scene inside the building.
LVMPD confirmed that the suspect, who was armed with a rifle, was confronted and neutralized by responding officers.
One additional person reportedly sustained a graze wound to the chin and was treated at the scene.
As of 1:50 p.m., no officers were reported injured in the encounter.
Sources indicate the shooting occurred inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club located in the area.
Initial reports labeled the incident as an active shooter situation; however, authorities later clarified that it did not meet the criteria for an ongoing active shooter threat.
As a precaution, nearby schools โ including McMillan Elementary, Fong Elementary, and Katz Elementary โ were briefly placed on lockdown. Those lockdowns have since been lifted, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Traffic in the area was heavily impacted as emergency crews from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and LVMPD responded to the scene.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. โ A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victimโs brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reeceโs death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reeceโs death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.