LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is warning of a heavy police presence in downtown Las Vegas on Friday morning amid officers' search for a gunman.
Police say a shooting was reported in the area of Fremont and 9th streets, and one person with an apparent gunshot wound was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
As of 12:30 p.m. Friday, a suspect hadn't been apprehended, and police said their investigation was ongoing.
"Please avoid the area due to a large police presence," and LVMPD spokesperson wrote.
This is a developing story.
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