A quiet Friday evening near Paradise Road and Twain Avenue was cut short by gunfire, sending Las Vegas police rushing to an apartment complex and leaving one person hurt as officers swept the property for clues.
What We Know So Far
Officers were called to the complex at about 6:30 p.m. after reports of shots fired, and early information indicates a single person was injured in the shooting, according to News 3. Viewer photos shared with the station show officers moving toward the apartment buildings while part of the property was cordoned off.
News 3 reports that it has reached out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for additional details. As of the station’s initial reporting, there were no public updates on arrests or any suspect description.
This Intersection Has Seen Violence Before
The area around Paradise and Twain has had more than its share of violent incidents in recent years, according to local coverage. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported a double stabbing on East Twain near Paradise in January, and KTNV has documented several shootings and police responses along the same stretch.
Neighbors and business owners in the corridor have at times called for more patrols and violence-prevention efforts from city and county officials, reflecting ongoing concern about safety in the area.
How To Help Investigators
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or [email protected], or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Police routinely urge witnesses to keep any phone or door-camera footage and share it with investigators instead of trying to confront potential suspects themselves.
News 3 says it will update its story as more details emerge, and we will update our coverage once officials release additional information. If you witnessed the shooting or captured video, investigators want to hear from you at the numbers listed above.
