UPDATE (10:32 p.m. EST):
Three people are said to be injured, but their injuries are not life-threatening.
Update: 3 people were shot at Fashion Show Mall. Injuries are not life threatening. LVMPD is questioning possible victims and suspects. Traffic is being shut down in the area as the investigation begins. pic.twitter.com/KBLpD5NVcQ
— Shakala Alvaranga (@SMAlvaranga) January 22, 2020
An eye witness shared what she saw when the shooting took place:
Per Police sources: Those involved are believed to be juveniles. This all started as a fight. One of the juveniles reportedly started to shoot into a crowd. pic.twitter.com/VZEaVj6LRf
— Shakala Alvaranga (@SMAlvaranga) January 22, 2020
UPDATE (10:25 p.m. EST):
Below is footage of the scene:
FASHION SHOW MALL, LAS VEGAS:
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 22, 2020
- At Least 2 People Shot
- Cops Creating Perimeter
- Gunman at Large
- Massive Police Response
MORE >> https://t.co/bD9bai2lr1 pic.twitter.com/WGh03tz3jP
A shooting has occurred at the popular Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas strip; Cops are clearing the building now & a manhunt is underway for the shooter(s)
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 22, 2020
https://t.co/bD9bai2lr1 pic.twitter.com/O0iAsMcIGt
Traffic around Las Vegas Blvd, which leads to the Strip, is shutdown.
BREAKING NEWS: Shooting at Fashion Show Mall has shutdown all traffic on and around Las Vegas Blvd. Avoid the Area. @News3LV pic.twitter.com/KDdF0Qzq3W
— Gabby Hart (@GabbyNews3LV) January 22, 2020
ORIGINAL POST:
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is responding to a shooting at Fashion Show Mall. Two people are reportedly injured.
The LVMPD is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Fashion Show Mall and two persons are reported injured. Officers are on scene and clearing the area. Preliminary information indicates the suspects fled after the shooting before police arrived. pic.twitter.com/PyGUeBIRw2
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) January 22, 2020
According to KTNV-TV reporter Joe Bartels, one person has been loaded into an ambulance.
#BREAKING one person loaded up in an ambulance, looks to have bandages on their arm. pic.twitter.com/fbV4S7UVzo
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) January 22, 2020
Early reports indicate this could be the result of a fight between juveniles.
#BREAKING UPDATE: According to Metro Police sources, a group of juveniles were about to fight and one fired a gun into the crowd at Fashion Show Mall; several were injured. Follow @SMAlvaranga and @CristenDrummond who are live at the scene working to get details. #8NN https://t.co/wu3FksMSoS
— 8 News NOW (@8NewsNow) January 22, 2020
The gunman is still at large, the Las Vegas Sun reported.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.