Police said a person was pistol-whipped Sunday afternoon in the east part of the valley.
The incident was reported around 4:15 p.m. in the 4300 block of Stewart Avenue, near Lamb Boulevard. Police said following a fight, one suspect pistol-whipped the victim in the head and caused the gun to fire. The victim was grazed by the bullet.
However, police so far have been unable to locate the person hit. Witnesses said the victim ran from the scene without getting medical attention.
Police have advised local hospitals about the person shot.
Police also said two suspects drove away from the scene. Witnesses said they were in a gray Volkswagen Jetta.
Breaking: Just got on scene of shooting near Stewart and Lamb. Victim is not on scene. Apparently driven away @KTNV pic.twitter.com/mXuqtgqfgW
— Gina Lazara (@GinaLazara) May 16, 2016
UPDATE: Stewart/Lamb shooting. Police say two suspects & a victim are all missing. Suspects drove. Victim ran @KTNV pic.twitter.com/64faReFj3f
— Gina Lazara (@GinaLazara) May 16, 2016
UPDATE:Police say one suspect pistol whipped victim in the head. Caused gun to fire. Unclear where bullet went @KTNV pic.twitter.com/JpSPpcUWcB
— Gina Lazara (@GinaLazara) May 16, 2016
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