A Friday morning stabbing just outside the North Las Vegas Airport sent one woman to the hospital and left another detained as detectives tried to untangle what happened, authorities said.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries officials described as non-life-threatening. Investigators stayed on scene as they worked to document evidence and interview witnesses.
Officers were called shortly after 8 a.m. to the 5000 block of Madre Mesa Drive, near North Decatur Boulevard and North Rancho Drive, according to 8 News Now. Medical personnel transported the injured woman to a nearby hospital, and Las Vegas police described her wounds as non-life-threatening. The outlet reported that a second woman was taken into custody at the scene.
Police response
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said officers detained the second woman while detectives took over the investigation. For more background on the agency or to reach investigators, visit the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Details remain limited
Officials have not released the names of those involved or any potential charges, and investigators continue to process the scene, as reported by 8 News Now. Metro said the case remains active and that detectives will provide updates when they are available.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro through its online tip form or by calling 702-828-3111; the department's Crime Tip page explains options for anonymous tips and evidence submission. Media inquiries can be sent to Metro's public information office at [email protected], and investigators urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
