LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — After a viewer inquired Friday night about a possible shooting incident near Statz Street in North Las Vegas, Channel 13 reached out to North Las Vegas Police Department to get answers.
Here's what we learned.
WATCH | Channel 13's footage of the scene
NLVPD: Shooting in North Las Vegas under investigation, two victims confirmed
According to NLVPD, officers responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of Statz Street, confirming two victims at this time. Officials shared that no further information is available, as this incident is under active investigation.
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