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Shooting suspect wrecks vehicle while on the run in Las Vegas
A suspect in a shooting was apprehended at Valley View Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road Wednesday evening, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said. Police said a person had called in a shooting around 4:34 p.m. at the Rio Hotel & Casino. Police told KTNV the shooting had happened between two vehicles, but ”no one got hit.” A subject had left the scene, according to police, but officers later found a second vehicle, and a short pursuit ensued. The driver of the vehicle crashed at Valley View and Spring Mountain, where the subject surrendered, police said. No injuries resulted from the wreck. ”All subjects were taken into custody, and there was no danger to the public,” police said. ”The investigation is ongoing.” Police said the roads would be closed for the next couple of hours. RTC said all northbound lanes at Valley View Boulevard had closed before Spring Mountain since 5 p.m.
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Nov 17, 2023
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