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Three teens hospitalized after park shooting

By LAWRENCE MOWERLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

August 17, 2010 - 8:46 pm

Three teens have been hospitalized after a shooting at a central valley park tonight. Las Vegas police are searching for suspects in the shooting at Winchester Park, 3100 McLeod Drive, near Desert Inn Road.

Two of the teens suffered non-life threatening injuries, and a third suffered serious injuries. They were taken to local hospitals, department spokesman Bill Cassell said.

Police believe the shooting was gang-related. They were called to the scene shortly before 9 p.m.

Further details were not immediately available.

Contact reporter Lawrence Mower at lmower@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0440.

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