Posted on: January 18, 2024, 05:18h.

Last updated on: January 18, 2024, 05:18h.

Las Vegas Shooting Near Strat Hotel and Casino Leaves Two Dead and One Critical

Two individuals died and another person is in critical condition after a shooting near the Strat Hotel, Casino, and SkyPod in Las Vegas. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on West Chicago Avenue, just north of the Strip. A fourth victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

One of the victims died at the crime scene, while another passed away shortly after being taken to the hospital. The remaining victim is listed in critical condition, while the fourth individual is expected to survive.

Critical Condition

The individual who is in critical condition is being treated at a local hospital and is expected to remain in intensive care through the evening. The survivors may face charges related to the incident once their condition is stable.

The incident appears to have occurred after an argument escalated into a gunfight. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is handling the ongoing investigation.

Guns Pulled Out

As tensions rose, the dispute turned violent, resulting in gunshots being fired. Multiple witnesses reported the incident to police.

The altercation didn’t result in harm to any members of the public, and officers are working to uncover the motive behind the dispute. Such incidents are rare in the area.

Police are looking into the details of the shooting to determine how many shots were fired and the type of weapon used. They have confiscated the firearms involved for evidence.

Investigations are still ongoing, and police have yet to file charges against any of the individuals involved. The deceased victims will undergo autopsies to determine the next steps in the investigation.

Police have not yet released the identities of the individuals involve as the investigation continues.