A gunman opened fire at a Las Vegas gym, killing one person and injuring three others before being shot by police during a confrontation at the door.
At a Glance
- Two people killed, including the shooter, at a Las Vegas Athletic Club
- At least three others injured, one critically, in the May 16 attack
- Gunman was shot by police while attempting to flee the scene
- SWAT and police secured the building after the shooting
- Motive remains unknown as investigation continues
Gym Turns into a Crime Scene
What began as a routine workout day ended in chaos and bloodshed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on May 16, 2025. A lone gunman entered the gym on North Rainbow Boulevard and opened fire inside the facility, killing one person and injuring at least three others. When police arrived, the shooter attempted to flee and was shot by officers outside the entrance. He later died at a nearby hospital.
One victim died near the weight machines. Another remains in critical condition at University Medical Center. Eyewitness Claudio Vigani told reporters, “They said ‘Get out, get out, get out.’ Then I saw the dead guy next to the machine,” describing the horrifying moment as people scrambled to escape.
Watch a report: 2 Dead, 3 Injured in Las Vegas Gym Shooting.
Gary Steward, who had planned to work out that day, described the chaos erupting as he approached the building. “As we’re walking up, bullets started coming through and people started flying out. It’s just a weird feeling right now. It’s strange. Who shoots up a gym?”
Law Enforcement Responds Swiftly
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department quickly locked down the area with SWAT teams methodically clearing the building to rule out any additional threats. Police confirmed that there is no ongoing danger to the public and that this was an isolated incident. Still, this marks the third officer-involved shooting in Las Vegas so far this year.
Authorities are still working to identify the shooter and establish a motive. In the meantime, the Las Vegas Athletic Club has shuttered the facility temporarily and issued a statement: “We are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred today at our Northwest club. Our prayers are with the victims, their families, our members and our team.”
Violence in Unexpected Places
The shooting has rattled residents across the Las Vegas area, sparking new concerns about public safety in traditionally peaceful spaces. Gyms, places often viewed as personal sanctuaries, are not immune to the rising tide of random violence that continues to plague American communities.
As police continue their investigation, including reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, the community mourns a senseless act in a space built for health and healing. For those present during the horror, the echoes of gunfire in a fitness center will not fade soon—and questions about safety in everyday life will grow louder.
