NHL Organization Pays Tribute After Tragedy Strikes Las Vegas
Amid a sorrowful event at the UNLV campus shooting, the St. Louis Blues exhibited their support by observing a moment of silence before their matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.
According to reports from Las Vegas police, the UNLV campus shooting resulted in at least three fatalities, with an additional victim in stable condition at Sunrise Hospital. LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill provided updates, noting that four individuals experienced panic attacks, and two officers received treatment for minor injuries. The suspect involved in the shootings engaged in a fatal confrontation with university police.
University Police Chief Adam Garcia disclosed that the incident began with reports of shots fired on campus around 11:45 a.m. local time. Two university police detectives swiftly confronted the suspect, leading to the fatal confrontation, as reported by NBC NEWS.
Prior to the St. Louis Blues' game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Blues paid their respects with a moment of silence. The Vegas Golden Knights expressed gratitude, stating:
In times like these, acknowledging events beyond the scope of hockey highlights that certain moments transcend the game and call for collective recognition.
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