Gunfire cut through the quiet at Desert Horizons Park in North Las Vegas on Tuesday, leaving one man with a gunshot wound and a rush trip to the hospital. Police say his injuries are non-life-threatening, and detectives have launched an active investigation while urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
Police Respond To Disturbance Call At Park
Officers were dispatched to the park after 911 callers reported a disturbance, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive, as reported by KTNV.
Scene: A Neighborhood Park Turned Crime Scene
The shooting unfolded at Desert Horizons Park, an 11-acre neighborhood park at 3750 Simmons Street that typically hosts kids on the playground, pickup games on the sports fields and neighbors on the walking trails. The park’s official facility listing notes operating hours, amenities and reminds residents to contact police in an emergency, per the City of North Las Vegas.
Detectives Working Leads, Keeping Details Tight
Detectives have been assigned to the case and are canvassing the park and surrounding area for witnesses, surveillance footage and other potential evidence, officials said. As of the initial report, investigators had not released any suspect description or possible motive, according to KTNV.
Park’s Troubled History Resurfaces
Desert Horizons Park has seen major investigations before. In 2019, a woman’s body was discovered there; police later announced the arrest of her ex-boyfriend in connection with the killing, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Authorities have not linked that case to Tuesday’s shooting, but the history helps explain why they say community tips matter.
How Residents Can Help Investigators
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the disturbance, heard gunfire or has information about the shooting to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. The city’s police reporting page lists ways to file a report and includes the Crime Stoppers tip line, according to the City of North Las Vegas.
This is a developing story, and Hoodline will update this post as police release more details. If you know anything that could help, call the numbers above or reach out to Crime Stoppers to share information anonymously.
