A stretch of the northern 215 Beltway in Las Vegas turned into a crime scene Monday evening after a motorist reported someone opened fire on his car, bringing rush-hour traffic in the northwest to a grinding halt. The driver suffered minor cuts from shattered glass, and troopers and Metro officers shut down northbound lanes while they combed the area. The suspect remained at large as detectives canvassed nearby neighborhoods for any clue that might explain who pulled the trigger and why.
What police say
Las Vegas Metro Police responded after a man reported he was shot at while driving on the 215 near North Durango Drive, according to 8NewsNow. The outlet reports the victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries caused by broken glass while officers interviewed witnesses and started piecing together what happened.
Road closures and traffic
Nevada State Police told FOX5 the 215 Northern Beltway was shut down from Lone Mountain Road to Durango Drive, and drivers were urged to steer clear and find alternate routes. The closure quickly backed up traffic and pushed frustrated commuters onto nearby surface streets as the evening rush built.
Investigation underway
Police said the driver’s injuries from the flying glass were minor and he was not expected to be hospitalized, while investigators canvassed the area for video and additional witnesses, 8NewsNow reports. Detectives collected evidence from the damaged vehicle and pulled footage from nearby traffic cameras, but no arrests had been announced.
Keep an eye on updates
Drivers in northwest Las Vegas were urged to check real-time traffic apps and local news for word on when the freeway would reopen as the investigation continued. Local TV stations and transit agencies kept up a steady stream of live updates while authorities worked the scene and tried to get the Beltway moving again.
