Chaos ensued on a Nevada highway this past Sunday as individuals reportedly launched large rocks from a pedestrian overpass, targeting cars and leaving a trail of injuries and damage. The assault on unsuspecting drivers occurred on US-95/IR-11, north of the Railroad Pass Casino in Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas. The attack took place at approximately 8:43 p.m., according to the Nevada State Police.
Upon the arrival of the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol and Investigations Divisions, alongside Henderson Police Department, the suspects had fled the scene. The incident resulted in injuries to two individuals, who were subsequently hospitalized. Further, four vehicles suffered from moderate to severe damage as a result of the incident, suggesting the potential size, and impact, of the projectiles.
Authorities are now soliciting help from the public to identify and apprehend those responsible for this dangerous episode. They encourage anyone with information, or who may have been a witness, to contact the Nevada State Police Investigations Division at 702-668-3261. The urgency of these appeals reflects the serious nature of the offences and a keen desire to prevent such happenings from reoccurring.
The Nevada State Police took to social media in an effort to spread awareness and gather tips from the public. "Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident described below is urged to call the Nevada State Police Investigations Division," stated the post. While the identities of the individuals involved remain unknown, law enforcement’s appeal to the community signifies a reliance on civilian cooperation, to solve this assault on public safety.
