Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Police: Boy, 12, shoots 9-year-old boy’s father during fight

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A 12-year-old boy allegedly shot the father of a 9-year-old boy after the man intervened when the two boys were fighting late Sunday afternoon, Metro Police said.

Lt. Ted Snodgrass said the shooting happened at 4:45 p.m. near 21st Street and Sunrise Avenue east of downtown Las Vegas.

The 12-year-old pulled a gun and allegedly shot the younger child's father in the leg during the dispute, Snodgrass said. The man was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Police said the boy is a known gang member and was taken into custody.

Authorities haven't released the name of the boy because of his age.

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