Nighttime gunfire rattled a North Las Vegas neighborhood Wednesday as police responded to a shooting that left at least one person injured on the 5200 block of Mountain Garland Lane, near Pecos Road. Officers were called just after 9:30 p.m., and detectives with the North Las Vegas Police Department have since taken over the scene while evidence is processed.
What officials say
According to FOX5, NLVPD said the shooting happened shortly after 9:30 p.m. Responding officers found at least one person at the scene suffering from injuries. Police did not immediately release the victim's condition or say whether any suspects had been identified, FOX5 reported.
How this fits
The call adds to a run of shootings North Las Vegas police have worked this spring, including a deadly April shooting and a Comet Avenue shooting that sent several people to the hospital. Together, those incidents have kept a spotlight on gun violence in North Las Vegas neighborhoods.
What's next
NLVPD detectives continue to investigate and have not released further updates. Per FOX5, the department has not provided the victim's condition or a suspect description. Hoodline will update this article if police release additional information.
