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Boulder Highway reopens after police incident

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By Max Michor / Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 23, 2019 - 9:22 am

Updated September 23, 2019 - 10:34 am

Boulder Highway near Nellis Boulevard has reopened in both directions after it was blocked Monday morning due to police activity in the area.

Las Vegas police first responded at 7:41 a.m. to reports of a man threatening suicide on the 5100 block of Boulder Highway.

The man may be armed, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0365. Follow @MaxMichor on Twitter.

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