Early Monday morning, a man was critically injured following a shooting in the central Las Vegas Valley. The incident occurred just after 5:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of Cambridge Street. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police swiftly responded to the scene where they located the man, who had sustained gunshot wounds, as reported by FOX5 Vegas.
Upon arrival, officers noted the urgent need to quickly get the victim to medical care. He was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as critical, according to a Metro lieutenant in a statement obtained by News 3 LV. As detectives have been called to the location, they are to take over the ongoing investigation, which is still in its nascent stages.
The area near Twain Avenue and Maryland Parkway, where the shooting took place, has reportedly been under the media's observation due to a rising trend in criminal activities over recent months, as per News 3 LV. Both patrol officers and detectives are presently engaged on the crime scene, working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Right now, the Las Vegas Metro Police haven’t shared any new details about suspects or what led to the shooting. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case and bring those responsible to justice.
