A Dedicated Worker Dead, Gunman Down—LVPD Responds with Precision

Las Vegas is once again faced with the sobering reality that no place—even a community fitness center—is off-limits to violence. On Friday afternoon, a shooter opened fire inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) near Lake Mead and Rainbow Boulevards, killing longtime employee Edgar Quinonez, 31, and injuring three others. Police responded swiftly and decisively, taking down the gunman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Quinonez wasn’t just another name in a headline—he had dedicated 15 years of his life to creating a safe, welcoming space for gym-goers in the city he called home. His death is not just a loss for his colleagues and community—it’s a stark reminder of what happens when society loses grip on accountability and order.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department identified the three officers who took out the shooter as Kaid Urban, Skeeter Black, and Aaron Javier—men who put their lives on the line to protect others. While officials have not yet released the suspect’s identity, more details are expected to emerge.

This incident follows a growing pattern across America where criminals feel emboldened, and hardworking citizens pay the price. Thankfully, this time law enforcement responded quickly and effectively—an example of what happens when we empower those who uphold law and order.

The real question is this: How many more senseless attacks will it take before we admit that personal responsibility and community vigilance—not bureaucratic red tape—are what actually keep our neighborhoods safe?

Source: Local Las Vegas Police Reports, Newsroom