LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A suspect is loose as authorities investigate a stabbing in North Las Vegas Wednesday afternoon.
It happened just after noon in the area of Stocker Street and West Owens Avenue, just east of the I-15, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Authorities said the stabbing victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.
This is an ongoing investigation. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area at this time.
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Members of the public are asked to avoid the area due to the ongoing investigation and a heavy police presence.
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