LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Two people were shot and killed inside a south valley business Tuesday morning, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Channel 13 has learned it happened at a Smith's grocery store in the 9700 block of S. Maryland Parkway. Police say two victims were located with apparent gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, a suspect was taken into custody and "there is no outstanding threat to the public."
WATCH | Video from near the scene shows the response from first responders:
A source with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told Channel 13 they believe it is a domestic situation.
LVMPD asks the public to avoid the area due to a large police presence.
Police say they plan to hold a news briefing to provide additional information, but a time has not yet been announced.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and will update reports as we learn more.
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First responders on the way to shooting at south valley grocery store
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