Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – A shooting at a hotel in National Harbor, Prince George County, Maryland, on the 3rd local time resulted in one death.
According to US media reports, the shooting occurred at the MGM Grand International Resort Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. The hotel is approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the White House.
Prince George County Sheriff George Nader said at a press conference that the shooting occurred around noon, and the suspect appeared to have a specific target. The suspect entered the hotel's food court, found the victim, and opened fire while the victim was ordering food. The suspect did not speak to the victim before firing.
Nader stated that the shooting resulted in one death, with no other injuries. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle after the attack, and police are currently searching for him.
Local police stated that the hotel has numerous security cameras, which will help them locate the suspect. Police believe the suspect is a male in his 20s.
Currently, the food court at the MGM Grand Hotel is closed, while other areas of the hotel remain open. Several schools in the vicinity of the hotel are under lockdown.
National Harbor, located on the banks of the Potomac River, is a well-known leisure and resort area near Washington, D.C., with numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops. (End)
