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Published on July 12, 2024
Las Vegas Shooting Claims One Life, Leaves Another in Critical Condition as Police Investigate Northwest Valley IncidentSource: Google Street View

Tragedy struck earlier morning in the northwest valley neighborhood of Las Vegas, where a shooting at a residential home left one man dead and another in critical condition. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to the incident after receiving reports around 5 a.m., KTNV reported.

Upon arrival at the 4800 block of N. Tioga Way, near Lone Mountain Road and Buffalo Drive, authorities discovered one adult male fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene. Another male, in his 30s was transported with gunshot wounds to University Medical Center's trauma center; where he remains in critical condition, as per a statement obtained by 8 News Now.

The area of Lone Mountain Road and Tioga Way was cordoned off as police launched their investigation into the early morning violence. Details of what exactly transpired inside that northwest valley home are still emerging, with police collecting evidence and canvassing for witnesses and potential surveillance footage that might shed light on the incident.

"The investigation is in its preliminary stages and will take several hours due to the large size of the property," Lieutenant Jason Johannson of the LVMPD stated, indicating a lengthy probe ahead, 8 News Now reports. Johannson also mentioned that an altercation between the two men may have led to the shooting incident, a piece of information that adds a layer of interpersonal conflict at the heart of this case.

The community has been left reeling after the shooting, with local law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward and help in their ongoing inquiry. As police have not yet had the opportunity to interview the critically injured man, they are relying on the public's assistance to gather more insights into the tragic events of this morning. Channel 13 is closely monitoring the situation and has promised updates as more information becomes available, as stated in their latest broadcast.