An out-of-state fugitive has barricaded themselves in an east Las Vegas neighborhood, leading to a significant law enforcement response. News 3 LV reported that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department discovered the individual around 8:30 a.m. on Friday in the 2000 block of Palm Street, near Fremont Street and Mojave Road.
A person, whose identity has not been released, refused to leave a residence, prompting a SWAT team and crisis negotiators to respond. The standoff has lasted over four hours, and police advise the public to avoid the area.
A representative from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed to 8 News Now that there is a large police presence around the barricade area, as law enforcement officials continue their efforts to resolve the situation safely.
Details about the fugitive’s warrant and refusal to surrender are unclear. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has not released further statements. Residents are asked to report any relevant information and avoid the area.
