LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Shocking video footage captured the terrifying moments of a violent altercation inside a Las Vegas casino early Sunday morning. The graphic video shows multiple stabbings and a shooting, leaving bystanders in fear for their lives.
The incident occurred at the famed Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The video, obtained exclusively by KLAS – 8 News Now, shows a group of individuals involved in a heated argument near a slot machine. The situation quickly escalated as punches were thrown and screams filled the air.
Witnesses described the chaos as a man, later identified as 32-year-old John Doe, pulled out a knife and began stabbing another man in the stomach. The victim, whose identity has not been released, fell to the ground in shock as onlookers frantically tried to intervene.
In a chilling turn of events, another man, believed to be an acquaintance of the victim, pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at John Doe. The bullets hit his shoulders and legs, causing him to collapse on the casino floor. The assailant was then apprehended by casino security before authorities arrived on the scene.
One witness, who requested to remain anonymous, recalled the harrowing moment when John Doe uttered menacing threats before the violence erupted. “He growled like an animal, it was terrifying. I’ve never seen anything like it before,” the witness said.
The video footage captures the chaotic scene as guests and casino staff scrambled to safety. The injured parties were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the casino was temporarily shut down as police conducted their investigation.
In a statement released by the Bellagio, the hotel expressed its shock and dismay over the incident. “The safety and well-being of our guests and employees is our top priority, and we are fully cooperating with law enforcement to ensure that justice is served,” the statement read.
Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the violent altercation, but they are currently reviewing the video footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the incident. John Doe is currently in police custody facing charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon.
As news of the shocking incident spreads, guests at the Bellagio have expressed their concerns over the safety and security of the popular casino. Many are calling for increased security measures to prevent such acts of violence from reoccurring in the future.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has assured the public that they are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of visitors and residents in the city. In the meantime, the investigation into the incident at the Bellagio continues as authorities work to bring those responsible to justice.