LAS VEGAS, NV – Police have identified a suspect in a shooting and stabbing incident that occurred at a Las Vegas valley casino over the weekend.
The incident took place at the Silverton Casino Hotel on Friday evening, where authorities responded to reports of a disturbance involving multiple individuals. Upon arrival, officers found two victims with gunshot wounds and another with stab wounds.
The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Marcus Johnson, a resident of Las Vegas. Johnson was apprehended by police at the scene of the crime and was taken into custody without incident.
According to witnesses, the altercation began in the casino’s parking lot and quickly escalated into a violent confrontation inside the building. Johnson allegedly pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, hitting two individuals before turning the weapon on a third victim with a stabbing.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but authorities are investigating whether it was a targeted incident or a random act of violence. Police have not released any further details about the victims’ conditions or their relationship to the suspect.
Johnson is currently facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He is being held at the Clark County Detention Center without bail.
The Silverton Casino Hotel has issued a statement expressing their sympathies to the victims and their families, and assuring the public that they are cooperating fully with the investigation.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Las Vegas community, as residents and visitors alike grapple with the senseless violence that has plagued the city in recent years. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help bring justice to the victims and their loved ones.
