Las Vegas Sun

March 18, 2024

Boy accidentally shot in leg in northeast valley

A young boy was shot in the leg at a residence in northeast Las Vegas late Friday.

The shooting, which appears to be accidental, happened about 8 p.m. in the 3400 block of Algiers Drive, near Nellis Air Force Base, Metro Police Lt. Yaz Yatomi said.

The boy, age 2 to 3, was taken to University Medical Center and is in stable condition.

Yatomi said the investigation is ongoing.

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