Two people were wounded in a shooting Thursday afternoon in North Las Vegas, authorities said, after gunfire near Craig Road and Bruce Street left an entire block wrapped in police tape. Both victims were described as having apparent gunshot wounds and were taken to a local hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.
Where It Happened
The North Las Vegas Police Department responded to a business in the 1100 block of East Craig Road near Bruce Street, where officers found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, according to FOX5 Las Vegas. Both were transported to a nearby hospital, and police said their conditions were considered stable.
Police Activity and Investigation
Police told FOX5 Las Vegas that the scene remained active Thursday afternoon and that the investigation is ongoing. Detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence while officers kept the block secured. Officials did not immediately release any suspect description or say whether anyone had been taken into custody.
Pattern Along Craig Road
The Craig Road corridor has been on edge in recent months, with several shootings and heavy police responses rattling nearby residents and businesses. A recent report on gunfire along Craig Road and separate coverage by KTNV detailed earlier incidents in the same general area this year.
No arrests or suspect descriptions had been released as of Thursday evening. This story will be updated as North Las Vegas police provide more information.
