Las Vegas Sun

May 2, 2024

Police: 1 dead, 1 critical in central Las Vegas shooting

One person was killed and another critically wounded Friday in a shooting at the 5200 block of Garden Lane, Metro Police said this evening.

The victims were inside a garage in the central valley neighborhood when two unknown suspects approached and robbed them at gunpoint, according to police.

The suspects fled on foot and were chased by the victims, police said. A physical altercation occurred and both victims were shot.

They were transported by medical personnel to a local hospital, where one victim was pronounced dead. 

The suspects fled before police arrived, officials said. The victims will be later identified, they said.

Residents with information on the incident can contact police at 702-828-3521 or by email at [email protected].