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Toronto Sun
21-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Rifle malfunctioned during deadly Las Vegas gym shooting: Cops
Authorities in Las Vegas released this image of a gunman who shot and killed a gym employee and injured three others. Photo by Handout / Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department A jammed rifle halted what police say could have become a 'mass-casualty event' inside a Las Vegas gym last week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that 31-year-old Edgar Quinonez, of Las Vegas, was killed Friday at the Las Vegas Athletic Club after the suspect opened fire. Police said three others were injured. Edgar Quinonez, a longtime Las Vegas Athletic Club employee, was shot and killed by a gunman on Friday, May 16, 2025. Photo by Las Vegas Athletic Clubs / Facebook Quinonez was a longtime gym employee, CBS affiliate KLAS reported over the weekend, citing a social media update. 'Edgar was part of the LVAC family for 15 years,' the gym shared on Facebook. 'In that time he became so much more than a colleague. He was a source of kindness, dedication and positivity. His presence touched the lives of so many members and teammates, and his impact will never be forgotten.' Yesterday the LVAC family lost a dear friend and teammate, Edgar Quinonez. Edgar was part of the LVAC family for 15... Posted by LVAC on Saturday, May 17, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Cops said the suspected shooter, 34-year-old Daniel Ortega, was shot and killed by officers. According to police, he fired 24 rounds. At a press conference Monday, LVMPD Assistant Sheriff Jamie Prosser said the gunman arrived at the gym shortly after 1:30 p.m. He was armed with an Olympic Arms PCR-223 calibre rifle and ammunition magazines. 'The suspect walked past several people leaving the business and approached an employee working the front desk,' Prosser said. 'Ortega then started to pace around the front desk area while several other individuals left the business. A second employee approached Ortega and the two briefly exchanged words. The employee fled when the gunman raised his rifle and started shooting, striking the employee.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police said the gunman followed the worker into the gym and continued to fire rounds before making his way back to the front lobby where he kept shooting. 'A some point, his weapon malfunctioned,' Prosser said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Cops played audio from a 911 call. 'I think I saw someone come in with an AR,' a person who called the emergency line said. Seconds later, multiple gunshots could be heard. Authorities in Las Vegas released this image of a gunman who shot and killed a gym employee and injured three others. Photo by Handout / Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Three officers arrived at the scene and noticed the shooter hiding at the front door of the gym, body camera footage showed. A short time later, the gunman made an attempt to run past the cops but was shot. Police said one officer provided life-saving measures before the gunman was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It is unknown what the motive was for the shooting, Prosser said, adding the investigation is ongoing. Authorities in Las Vegas released this image of a rifle used by a gunman who shot and killed a gym employee and injured three others. Photo by Handout / Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department She added Ortega was a member of the gym and worked out at that location but said there is no connection between the victim and the suspect. If alive, Ortega would have been charged with murder with a deadly weapon, three counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a protected person, and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Read More Canada Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Golf Columnists
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
LVAC workers, members return to gym 3 days after deadly shooting
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Workers and members returned on Monday to the Las Vegas Athletic Club after Friday's deadly shooting. One man died and three others were injured in the shooting at the gym on Rainbow Boulevard near Vegas Drive on Friday. Metro police officers shot and killed the gunman, identified as 34-year-old Daniel Ortega. The man who died was 31-year-old Edgar Quinonez, who worked at LVAC for 15 years. LVAC's Facebook and Instagram pages described Quinonez as more than a colleague. He was a source of kindness, dedication, and positivity, posts said. 2 dead, including shooter in Las Vegas gym shooting; police report multiple victims 'I think that it's horrible that someone can walk into a gym unannounced with a rifle. They need to have some armed security guards here with actual guns so they can do what they need to stop that,' LVAC member Cory Ferraiuolo said. For many who were at the gym Friday, coming back wasn't easy, but they wanted to show their support. LVAC member Ray Smith was at the gym about an hour before the shooting took place. Smith believes situations like these are becoming too common and would also like to see additional security measures put in place. 'If there was a security guard at the gym, I'm sure that would have had some effect,' Smith said. On the gym marquee, a message was posted from LVAC thanking Metro and first responders for their quick action and support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Officers involved in shooting at Las Vegas gym identified
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police identified the officers involved in Friday's shooting at a northwest Las Vegas valley gym that left two people dead, including the shooter. LVMPD identified the officers as Kaid Urban, 29, with the department since 2020; Skeeter Black, 44, employed since 2015; and Aaron Javier, 37, with the department since 2016. All three officers are assigned to the Community Safety Division under the Bolden Area Command. They have been placed on routine paid administrative leave pending a review of the incident, police said. Just after 1:30 p.m. Friday, Metro police responded to a report of a shooting at the Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) on North Rainbow Boulevard near Lake Mead Boulevard. Employee identified as victim in deadly Las Vegas gym shooting When officers approached the building, they encountered the suspect, who was armed with a firearm, Capt. Esmerelda Boveda said during a Friday evening briefing. The shooter then ran out of the door, and officers fired at him multiple times, police said. Medical personnel took the shooter to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said. Edgar Quinonez, who had worked at LVAC for 15 years, was fatally shot. Three additional people were taken to a local hospital, where one is in critical condition and the other two suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the latest update on Friday. 2 dead, including shooter in Las Vegas gym shooting; police report multiple victims Police did not specify which officer or if all of the officers fired their weapons and hit the suspect. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 3 injured in Las Vegas Athletic Club Shooting; suspect killed
May 17 (UPI) -- A man with a long gun entered a Las Vegas Athletic Club gym Friday afternoon and killed an employee and injured three others before police shot and killed him. The shooting occurred at about 1:30 p.m. PDT at the LVAC location on Lake Mead and Rainbow Blvd. in northwest Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Athletic club officials on Saturday identified the deceased shooting victim as longtime employee Edgar Quinonez. "Edgar was a beloved part of the LVAC family for 15 years," the LVAC said Saturday in an Instagram post. "In that time he became so much more than a colleague. He was a source of kindness, dedication and positivity," the LVAC said. "His presence touched the lives of so many members and teammates, and his impact will never be forgotten. "We are praying for Edgar's family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed. Local police responded to the scene within minutes of the shooting and shot the suspect, who was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The three surviving shooting victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have not revealed the shooter's name or a possible motive for the attack.
UPI
18-05-2025
- UPI
1 dead, 3 injured in Las Vegas Athletic Club Shooting; suspect killed
Local police shot and killed a man who entered a Las Vegas Athletic Club gym on Friday afternoon and shot and killed an employee and wounded three others. Image by Simaah from Pixabay May 17 (UPI) -- A man with a long gun entered a Las Vegas Athletic Club gym Friday afternoon and killed an employee and injured three others before police shot and killed him. The shooting occurred at about 1:30 p.m. PDT at the LVAC location on Lake Mead and Rainbow Blvd. in northwest Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Athletic club officials on Saturday identified the deceased shooting victim as longtime employee Edgar Quinonez. "Edgar was a beloved part of the LVAC family for 15 years," the LVAC said Saturday in an Instagram post. "In that time he became so much more than a colleague. He was a source of kindness, dedication and positivity," the LVAC said. "His presence touched the lives of so many members and teammates, and his impact will never be forgotten. "We are praying for Edgar's family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed. Local police responded to the scene within minutes of the shooting and shot the suspect, who was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The three surviving shooting victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have not revealed the shooter's name or a possible motive for the attack.
