A man opened fire in a residence in the northeast Las Vegas Valley, resulting in multiple fatalities, including two children.
Las Vegas Police Lt. Robert Price confirmed at an afternoon news conference that the victims, including the children younger than 14, were connected to the shooter, though he did not elaborate on the specific relationship.
Tragedy Unfolds as Victims Remain Unnamed
The identities of the victims have not been disclosed at this time. The tragic event came to light when a man went to the residence to check on his brother, only to discover that people were injured.
He promptly contacted the police, who responded to the residential complex around 10 a.m. The surviving juvenile, described as clinging to life, was transported to the UMC Trauma Center. As investigators work to determine the motive behind the shooting, details about whether the residence belonged to the shooter remain unclear.
Police indicated that the shooter was believed to have been on house arrest. This incident adds to a series of recent shootings in Las Vegas, including the tragedy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, last Wednesday, where three people were killed and one injured.
Additionally, there was a shooting last week targeting five homeless individuals at an encampment, resulting in one fatality.
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Tragedy Strikes in Las Vegas
Despite these disturbing events, the overall murder rate in Las Vegas has seen an 11% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to police data. Addressing the recent spate of violence, Lt. Price emphasized that Monday’s shooting is a “very sad and tragic event.”
As the community grapples with the aftermath, authorities are working diligently to piece together the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or chat live at 988lifeline.org.
Additional support is available at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.
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