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Barricaded Shooting Suspect Arrested After Person Hit by Gunfire Near Las Vegas Strip

1976–2036 S Las Vegas Blvd

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Summary

  • A person was hit by gunfire near the Las Vegas strip and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The suspect subsequently barricaded themselves in a building, prompting a response from SWAT and crisis negotiators.
  • Police have secured the area and advised the public to avoid it, though they report no ongoing threat.

Timeline

Officials reported the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are coordinating at the scene.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, police re-advised that the suspect is barricaded inside a business where the shooting occurred, not in a nearby hotel.

Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, but they asked the public to avoid the area as police remain at the scene.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene.

After firing shots, the suspect barricaded themself in a nearby hotel, police added.

Per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, one individual was struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Unconfirmed Samdesk reports suggest a shooting occurred.

According to local officials, police are blocking off Main Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Oakley Boulevard.

According to a Citizen user, there is a road closure reported in front of a local landmark.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials reported the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are coordinating at the scene.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, police re-advised that the suspect is barricaded inside a business where the shooting occurred, not in a nearby hotel.

Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, but they asked the public to avoid the area as police remain at the scene.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene.

After firing shots, the suspect barricaded themself in a nearby hotel, police added.

Per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, one individual was struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Unconfirmed Samdesk reports suggest a shooting occurred.

According to local officials, police are blocking off Main Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Oakley Boulevard.

According to a Citizen user, there is a road closure reported in front of a local landmark.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials reported the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are coordinating at the scene.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, police re-advised that the suspect is barricaded inside a business where the shooting occurred, not in a nearby hotel.

Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, but they asked the public to avoid the area as police remain at the scene.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene.

After firing shots, the suspect barricaded themself in a nearby hotel, police added.

Per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, one individual was struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Unconfirmed Samdesk reports suggest a shooting occurred.

According to local officials, police are blocking off Main Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Oakley Boulevard.

According to a Citizen user, there is a road closure reported in front of a local landmark.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials reported the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are coordinating at the scene.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, police re-advised that the suspect is barricaded inside a business where the shooting occurred, not in a nearby hotel.

Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, but they asked the public to avoid the area as police remain at the scene.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene.

After firing shots, the suspect barricaded themself in a nearby hotel, police added.

Per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, one individual was struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Unconfirmed Samdesk reports suggest a shooting occurred.

According to local officials, police are blocking off Main Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Oakley Boulevard.

According to a Citizen user, there is a road closure reported in front of a local landmark.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Officials reported the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are coordinating at the scene.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, police re-advised that the suspect is barricaded inside a business where the shooting occurred, not in a nearby hotel.

Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public, but they asked the public to avoid the area as police remain at the scene.

SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene.

After firing shots, the suspect barricaded themself in a nearby hotel, police added.

Per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, one individual was struck by gunfire and transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Unconfirmed Samdesk reports suggest a shooting occurred.

According to local officials, police are blocking off Main Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to Oakley Boulevard.

According to a Citizen user, there is a road closure reported in front of a local landmark.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

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Comments14

pissedoffvetApr 18 at 10:45 AM

The usual Suspects at it again

Levis_WifeApr 18 at 10:37 AM

I’m not surprised that area is ghetto

MichaelInTheDesertApr 18 at 10:46 AM

The ghetto.

Itisme721Apr 18 at 10:35 AM

From what I am getting from my local groups, active shooter *may* be multiple victims, one confirmed taken to the hospital. That was an hour ago (10:36am now)

pissedoffvetApr 18 at 10:45 AM

The usual Suspects at it again

Levis_WifeApr 18 at 10:37 AM

I’m not surprised that area is ghetto

MichaelInTheDesertApr 18 at 10:46 AM

The ghetto.

Itisme721Apr 18 at 10:35 AM

From what I am getting from my local groups, active shooter *may* be multiple victims, one confirmed taken to the hospital. That was an hour ago (10:36am now)

pissedoffvetApr 18 at 10:45 AM

The usual Suspects at it again

Levis_WifeApr 18 at 10:37 AM

I’m not surprised that area is ghetto

MichaelInTheDesertApr 18 at 10:46 AM

The ghetto.

Itisme721Apr 18 at 10:35 AM

From what I am getting from my local groups, active shooter *may* be multiple victims, one confirmed taken to the hospital. That was an hour ago (10:36am now)

pissedoffvetApr 18 at 10:45 AM

The usual Suspects at it again

Levis_WifeApr 18 at 10:37 AM

I’m not surprised that area is ghetto

MichaelInTheDesertApr 18 at 10:46 AM

The ghetto.

Itisme721Apr 18 at 10:35 AM

From what I am getting from my local groups, active shooter *may* be multiple victims, one confirmed taken to the hospital. That was an hour ago (10:36am now)

pissedoffvetApr 18 at 10:45 AM

The usual Suspects at it again

Levis_WifeApr 18 at 10:37 AM

I’m not surprised that area is ghetto

MichaelInTheDesertApr 18 at 10:46 AM

The ghetto.

Itisme721Apr 18 at 10:35 AM

From what I am getting from my local groups, active shooter *may* be multiple victims, one confirmed taken to the hospital. That was an hour ago (10:36am now)

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