A person was shot in the leg during a robbery attempt in east Las Vegas on Sunday evening near Nellis and Lake Mead boulevards. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening, police said, according to News3LV.
Authorities were called to a shooting on Lake Mead Boulevard. The suspect fled before police arrived and was still at large later that night. The road was temporarily closed between Nellis Boulevard and Betty Lane, causing traffic disruptions, as reported by 8 News Now.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a robbery attempt. They have not released details about the suspect or the circumstances. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. Updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
