A suspicious item discovered in a downtown Las Vegas parking garage across from the Clark County Regional Justice Center brought the area to a halt Monday morning, according to a city official. Officers swarmed the 3rd Street structure between Clark and Lewis avenues, closing it to traffic while investigators checked out the scene. Authorities did not immediately say what the item was or whether anyone had been hurt.
Police Response At The Scene
According to KTNV, a City of Las Vegas spokesperson confirmed that the garage was shut down as police examined the suspicious item. KTNV shared photos and a live look from the scene and noted that its coverage would be updated as new details came in. At that point, investigators were still in information-gathering mode.
Regional Justice Center And Parking
The Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave relies on the paid parking garage on 3rd Street, which is commonly used by visitors and jurors, according to the Clark County courts. The courts' website instructs jurors to review reporting directions and mentions validated parking at the garage, meaning the closure could pose a headache for people heading to court while the scene remains secured. As of the time of KTNV's report, court staff had not issued a public notice about any disruptions.
What To Expect
City and police officials had not provided a detailed description of the item or clarified whether the courthouse itself had been evacuated. We are watching official updates and will revise this article as authorities release more information.
