LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One person is dead following a shooting on Friday morning that took place inside a central valley residence, according to Las Vegas Metro police.
LVMPD learned of the incident around 3:33 a.m. after a 911 caller told police that he shot an "intruder" inside his home on Friday morning. Responding officers arrived at a residence in the 1000 block of Oak Tree Lane, near Washington Avenue and Valley View Boulevard, where they discovered a deceased male.
The caller also told police that his firearm was secured inside his residence.
Lt. Jason Johansson said police are still working to confirm the case details and have not yet determined if the shooting was done in self-defense.
Police are also looking into reported sightings of two people near the residence and are currently canvassing the area for additional videos and information.
Police say the investigation is still in its early phases and police presence will continue in the area for the next several hours, though they add there is currently no threat to the public.
