Police: Shooting suspect at large, 1 shot near Historic Westside

Police were looking for a suspect after a person was shot on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in west Las Vegas, according the Metropolitan Police Department. (Bryan Horwath/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Arlette Yousif

/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 19, 2025 - 4:29 pm

Updated November 20, 2025 - 4:42 pm

Police were looking for a suspect after a person was shot Wednesday afternoon in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas.

The shooting happened around 3:20 p.m. in the area of Doolittle Avenue and J Street, the Metropolitan Police Department said. The victim was taken to a local hosptial, according to Metro.

“There hasn’t been a shooting around here in a while. I hope nobody died,” said nearby resident Venus Banks.

The investigation was ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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