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1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in northwest Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — One person is dead, and two others were injured following a shooting in the northwest valley, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. On Saturday, just after 4 p.m., LVMPD officers responded to a report of a shooting at the 7300 block of Prairie Falcon Road near Tenaya Way and Smoke Ranch Road.
Camera sees 14,000 red light violations at busy intersection in February, but Metro can’t cite drivers
It's a pervasive problem in the valley: red light runners. Law enforcement agencies are working together to tackle the deadly behavior because the number of people killed in crashes in Clark County is up 51% already this year and red-light running is a major contributing factor.
Las Vegas man accused of pushing girlfriend out of moving SUV
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is accused of pushing his girlfriend out of a moving vehicle and later crashing into a parked Metro patrol vehicle while having two children in the backseat and under the influence, according to an arrest report. Kyle Banks, 38, of Las...
Grieving Las Vegas parents say daughter died by suicide because of school bullying
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Las Vegas family is grieving after their 12-year-old daughter, Flora Martinez, died by suicide after they say she was bullied at Keller Middle School. Flora's parents say it's an unimaginable experience their family is going through, and it could have been prevented with awareness.
Teen injured, several arrested in shooting at east Las Vegas apartment complex
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A juvenile is injured and several subjects are in custody following a shooting at an east valley apartment complex on Thursday evening. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex on Nellis Boulevard, near Desert Inn Road, around 6 p.m. Several people were taken into custody upon arrival.
4 men arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl, cocaine on dark web
The United States Department of Justice announced four men have been arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl pills and cocaine on the dark web. Authorities say Southern California natives, 21-year-old Alejandro Soto, and 21-year-old Austin Blanco, both from Burbank, and Las Vegas residents, 23-year-old Craig Rushton, and 20-year-old Christian McKibben have all been charged with one […]
Person taken to hospital after mobile home fire in east Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A person was taken to the hospital after a mobile home fire in east Las Vegas on Thursday morning. According to the Clark County Fire Department, the incident happened in the 5400 block of Ferrari Avenue, which is near Sahara and Nellis, at 9:36 a.m.
Man accused of bringing assault rifle onto southwest Las Vegas area high school campus
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A man faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon after police arrested him in the parking lot of a high school in southwest Las Vegas. Alfred Pamintuan was identified by Clark County School District Police as the suspect arrested on Wednesday at Sierra Vista High School. Sources told 8 News Now […]
Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries after crash in west Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A man is fighting life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle crash in the west Las Vegas valley Friday morning. Officers responded to a crash between a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck and 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 around 11:26 a.m. on North Jones Boulevard north of West Bromley Avenue.
Las Vegas family escapes second-story apartment fire with help from neighbors
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas family of four escaped a fire burning in their second-story apartment last week, crediting neighbors and nearby good Samaritans for help saving their lives. It was a surreal situation as flames tore through a southwest valley apartment complex just after midnight on May 9. “I’m like okay we have to get […]
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