LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting where two people self-transported themselves to the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Police said they were dispatched to the 8900 block of Jamie Lee Avenue after receiving multiple calls about the shooting. This is near the intersection of Elkhorn Road and N. Durango Drive in the northwest valley.
#BREAKING We are investigating a shooting near Durango and Elkhorn.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) May 9, 2023
Around 3:55 p.m., @lvmpd_dispatch received multiple calls of a shooting in the 8900 block of Jamie Lee Ave. When officers arrived in the area it was discovered 2 victims had self-transported to the Hospital. pic.twitter.com/jXj7jEiArn
When officers arrived to the area, they discovered that two people self-transported themselves to Centennial Hospital, with one person having life-threatening injuries.
"This is an ongoing investigation," police said.
A source with metro police confirmed to KTNV that two teenagers were shot between the ages of 12 to 14.
Lt. Greg Phenis provided more information during a media briefing.
He said that around 4 p.m., there were several calls from the neighborhood to 911 regarding the shooting. When police arrived, they said they discovered the two young teens were taken to Centennial Hospital, "possibly transported by family."
Police said one teenager has non-life threatening injuries while the other has life-threatening injuries.
Both were transferred to UMC Trauma.
Police confirmed that the suspect(s) are still outstanding. Officers are currently combing through evidence for any information.
In the briefing, Lt. Phenis said the two teens "appeared to be standing in the street" when the shooting happened. No weapons have been found so far asides from police finding shell casings.
