A dispute on Foremaster Lane in Downtown Las Vegas escalated into gunfire on Tuesday evening, prompting police to shut down the street and swarm the area with a heavy uniformed presence. No injuries were reported, but as of the following morning, no suspect had been taken into custody.
According to the KSNV report, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a call around 4:01 p.m. Tuesday reporting a possible shooting near Woodlawn Cemetery on Foremaster Lane. Witnesses told police the incident began as an argument, during which a person allegedly pulled out a gun and fired shots. Officers remained on scene investigating, and the roadway was still blocked when KSNV published its report.
Foremaster Lane in Downtown Las Vegas
Foremaster Lane is in Downtown Las Vegas.
A groundbreaking was held in August 2025 for a Recuperative Care Center at 1581 N. Main St.
KSNV's Report
KSNV reported on the shooting.
Woodlawn Cemetery was the nearby reference point for the reported shooting.
Potential Charges If a Suspect Is Found
Separately, intentionally placing someone in fear of immediate bodily harm with a firearm can constitute assault with a deadly weapon under NRS § 200.471, also a Category B felony, punishable by one to six years in prison, per the Nevada Legislature.
A Separate Shooting Near Harmon Avenue
A fatal shooting near Harmon Avenue was reported Monday night.
As of the latest update, officers continued investigating the scene, and no suspect was in custody. Key questions remain unresolved, including whether the person involved in the argument has since been identified or taken into custody by Downtown Area Command officers, whether any shell casings or a weapon were recovered at the scene, and whether the dispute originated among residents or visitors connected to the nearby service facilities.
