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Two people shot in North Las Vegas near Wilkinson Way, Dillon Avenue

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Posted at 6:52 PM, Mar 06, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-07 20:03:24-05

March 7 - On Thursday, North Las Vegas police said the 18-year-old has died from his injuries.

His identification, along with the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County Coroner's Office at a future date.

March 6 - Two people are recovering from their injuries after being shot in North Las Vegas on Wednesday.

According to the North Las Vegas Police Department, the shooting happened around 4 p.m. near Wilkinson Way and Dillon Avenue, which is off of E. Lake Mead Boulevard.

Police said an 18-year-old man arrived at North Vista Hospital with a gunshot wound. He was taken to University Medical Center to be treated.

As officers were investigating that incident, a 16-year-old man arrived at UMC with gunshot wounds. His injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Detectives said both victims were shot near the same location and they believe this was an isolated incident.

No further details have been released, as of 6:45 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department by phone at (702) 633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (702) 385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.