Tragedy struck early Sunday morning in Las Vegas when a man and woman were shot while sitting in a vehicle. The incident occurred near the 500 block of East Sahara Avenue and was reported at about 1:39 a.m., according to an official release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).

Responding officers discovered the victims with gunshot wounds, and despite medical teams’ efforts, the male was pronounced dead at the scene and the female sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sunrise Hospital for treatment. The circumstances, as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), suggest an assailant approached their vehicle and opened fire on the pair.

The LVMPD Homicide Section is currently investigating the event. While the names of the victims have not yet been disclosed, the Clark County Coroner's Office is expected to provide identification and details regarding the cause and manner of death in due course.

Law enforcement is actively seeking information related to this violent encounter, and authorities are urging individuals with knowledge to come forward, either by contacting the LVMPD Homicide Section directly or by remaining anonymous via Crime Stoppers. Information on how to reach these entities is available on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) website.