What started as a routine Saturday drive in Henderson ended in gunfire, with two people wounded in an apparent road‑rage shooting that police say was an isolated incident.
The shooting happened around 6 p.m. in the area of Green Valley Parkway and Silver Springs Parkway after a dispute between people in two vehicles, according to police. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while another suffered injuries described as non‑life‑threatening. A suspect was taken into custody, and authorities say there is no ongoing danger to the public.
What the police say
Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 6 p.m. near Green Valley Parkway and Silver Springs Parkway, a Henderson Police Department spokesperson said. Two vehicles had turned onto Silver Springs from northbound Green Valley when someone in one car opened fire on the other, hitting two people inside.
One victim was seriously hurt, and the other sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries. A suspect was detained at the scene, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
A recent fatal road rage case
This latest incident comes on the heels of a mid‑November road‑rage shooting in Henderson that left an 11‑year‑old dead and sparked renewed pleas from officials for drivers to avoid confrontations on the road. Hoodline previously covered the road‑rage shootout on the 215 freeway and the community reaction that followed.
Investigation ongoing
Henderson police say the investigation is still underway. The names of the injured and the suspect have not been released, and investigators have not disclosed any suspected motive. Authorities have reiterated that there is no broader threat to the public, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
