A manhunt is ongoing after a shooting incident at a casino complex resulted in one fatality and another person being wounded. The incident occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland, with emergency services responding around 12:20 pm local time.
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting was targeted and not a random act. The police are actively investigating the scene to identify the suspect, who fled after the attack. According to George Nader, the Chief of Police at Prince George’s County, the suspect approached the victim while he was ordering food and immediately opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle.
As a precaution, the area was placed on lockdown, and some nearby schools were closed temporarily. However, there is no ongoing threat to the community, and the rest of the hotel and casino remain open to the public. The victim, a male in his 20s, was specifically targeted in the food court area of the casino.
Authorities have reiterated that this was not a random shooting, with one man confirmed dead and another with a graze wound. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances and apprehend the suspect. The shooting incident has caused multiple injuries, as reported by local media.
Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue arrived at the scene promptly following the shooting report. Police are currently at the location conducting an active investigation. The situation is contained within the food court area of the casino complex, with no immediate danger to the surrounding community.