Three individuals are hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Henderson, as reported by local authorities. The Henderson Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1100 block of Ruby Sparrow Street near Wetlands Park on Tuesday at around 5:10 p.m., where they found the victims of the stabbing, according to information from 8 News Now. Two of the injured parties are said to be in critical condition, while the third is in stable condition.
The situation led to the closure of streets in the vicinity for an investigation that spanned over five hours. A suspect has been taken into custody by Henderson Police, and there is believed to be no active threat to the community at this time. As advised by HPD, residents were encouraged to avoid the area while the investigation was ongoing, as reported by FOX5 Vegas. A man, claiming to be the boyfriend of one of the victims and speaking to FOX5, revealed his girlfriend, a woman in her thirties, was among those injured, though this information has yet to be confirmed by police.
In an interview, local resident and military veteran Jennifer expressed her unease to FOX5 Vegas, stating, "It’s still frightening nonetheless and it’s concerning because lives are at stake and somebody’s life may have possibly been lost, we don’t know that as of right now." She continued with a call for communal support, "But, once again, prayers out to the family because this could be you or I and that’s not something to be taken lightly."
Further details regarding the incident, including the circumstances that led to the stabbing and the identities of the victims and suspect, have not been made available as the investigation continues. Local news outlets like KTNV are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.
