LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — 13 Action News live updates as protesters take to the streets of Las Vegas for a 5th night
June 2
1:10 A.M.
Gov. Steve Sisolak releaed this statement on his twitter account:
"My Office has been notified that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently working two separate incidents in Las Vegas. The State is in contact with local law enforcement and continues to monitor the situation."
12:33 A.M.
UPDATE FROM INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER JOE BARTELS
In this moment we ask for prayers for our law enforcement community. Let us join together in prayer for the peace of our city.
— Bolden Area Command (@LVMPDBAC) June 2, 2020
12:28 A.M.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently working two separate events on Las Vegas Boulevard:
-- An officer-involved shooting near the 300 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard near Bridger Avenue
-- An officer shot in the 2800 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard near Circus Circus hotel-casino
The scene is active, please avoid the area.
JUNE 1
11:45 P.M.
There are reports of 2 incidents, possibly shootings, near Bridger Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard and also near Circus Circus on Las Vegas Boulevard. A 13 Action News crew was in the area of Las Vegas Boulevard and Bridger and heard what sounded like multiple gunshots.
The scene out front of UMC Medical Center in Las Vegas:
#BREAKING eyewitness says “someone has been shot” Bridger and Las Vegas Blvd. pic.twitter.com/6WVe6X1mQv
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) June 2, 2020
11 P.M.
George Floyd's picture is now being projected on the Federal Court House in downtown Las Vegas
10:53 P.M.
Much of the crowd has relocated in downtown Vegas near the Fremont Street Experience.
10:46 P.M.
Police are on the move in downtown Las Vegas.
Police on the move, sixth and Carson now. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/FxZeuUuqRz
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) June 2, 2020
10:03 P.M.
Protesters have moved from the Regional Justice Center to Container Park. Live shot from Chopper 13.
9:37 P.M.
Las Vegas police seen heading towards downtown past Charleston Boulevard at Main.
NOW: contingent of officers rushing downtown. Main at Charleston. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/sehZ1xDey3
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) June 2, 2020
9:21 P.M.
The groups of protesters are separated tonight, some are still on Las Vegas Boulevard. A large group is near downtown close Charleston and Main.
9:10 P.M.
13 Action News' Austin Carter provides a live update from near the Treasue island.
9:05 P.M.
13 Action News' Joe Bartels provides a live update from the Las Vegas Strip.
Following night 5 of unrest in Las Vegas. @Joe_Bartels is live right now. 258 arrests, 25 officers hurt in the past few nights. https://t.co/htpPBq6piY
— KTNV Action News (@KTNV) June 2, 2020
8:10 P.M.
WATCH LIVE UPDATE FROM INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER JOE BARTELS:
7:53 P.M.
The smaller group of protesters have now turned around and heading back towards Trump International Las Vegas.
Protesters are moving towards the Trump Hotel. They’re chanting “Not my President”. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/91JMeW1caF
— Jeremy Chen (@JeremyChenKTNV) June 2, 2020
7:48 P.M.
The protesters have split into two groups on the Las Vegas Strip. A smaller group is heading south past the Bellagio hotel-casino and another larger group has turned around and is heading north, passing in front of Caesars Palace hotel-casino.
#BREAKING second group has splintered off, making a U turn and headed back toward the North on front of Caesars Palacd @KTNV pic.twitter.com/wMrUXm9F3T
— Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) June 2, 2020
The protest group has taken a kneel by the Cosmopolitan. So far, it’s been a peaceful protest. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/3dC56IeCxw
— Jeremy Chen (@JeremyChenKTNV) June 2, 2020
7:01 P.M
Large multi-agency law enforcement presence being seen at Fashion Show Mall on Las Vegas Boulevard. Also seeing dozens of protesters showing up here and heading towards the Las Vegas Strip.
Large multi-agency law enforcement presence being seen at Fashion Show Mall right now.
We’re also seeing dozens of protestors showing up here and then heading towards the strip @KTNV pic.twitter.com/dzm5EiFY4c
— Austin Carter (@AustinKTNV) June 2, 2020
6:47 P.M.
Protesters have started gathering near the Trump Tower near Las Vegas Boulevard.
Protesters gathering outside of #Trump Tower in Vegas now. @LVMPD has Fashion Show between Sammy Davis and Las Vegas Blvd blocked to traffic @KTNV #BlackLivesMatter
— Jackie Kostek (@JackieKostek) June 2, 2020
