Man wounded in shooting near Stratosphere
One person was shot near the Stratosphere late Monday night, according to Las Vegas police.
Police received reports of a shooting north of the casino about 9:30 p.m. and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported to University Medical Center with injuries that weren’t life-threatening, police said.
Witnesses told officers they saw multiple people fleeing the scene in a red pickup truck. Police are still searching for those who may be involved.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Las Vegas police at 702-828-3111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
Contact reporter Colton Lochhead at clochead@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638. Follow him on Twitter @ColtonLochhead.
