The first night of rodeo action was canceled as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held its thoughts on Wednesday’s shooting at UNLV.
NFR was scheduled to begin Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus.
“All of us are saddened by the events that occurred today,” said Las Vegas Events President Tim Keener. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. “We thank all first responders, police, security, and the UNLV community for their actions today.”
The decision was announced in a joint statement from the Las Vegas Events Board of Directors and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Board of Directors.
“Today’s shooting on the UNLV campus was alarming and deeply troubling,” said PRCA Executive Director Tom Glause. “The PRCA appreciates the quick and professional response of authorities and first responders. “Our thoughts at this time are focused on the victims of this senseless act of violence.”
Additional details are expected Thursday morning.
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in the south and center halls, will continue as planned, opening Thursday and ending Saturday, December 16. That event is free and open to the public.
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