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Las Vegas breaking news for Oct. 4, 2019

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The following is a roundup of breaking news from around the Las Vegas valley.

4 A.M.
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper shot at a man early this morning. NHP says the man was throwing rocks at a patrol car. A trooper shot at the man but missed. Another trooper tased the man. The man has been transported to a local hospital. Eastern is currently closed in both directions near U.S. 95. It is expected to reopen within an hour.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Shootings involving Las Vegas valley police officers | 2019

1:59 A.M.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to a 2-alarm fire on Silver Dollar Avenue near Pennwood and Arville Street. 19 people were displaced from two apartments. 1 dog was killed, 1 dog escaped and 1 dog is missing. 1 person transported to hospital after being cut by glass. LVFR says that a resident was cooking with grease when they fell asleep.

UPDATE: TOC: 1:59 AM. 4264 Silver Dollar Ave 2-Alarm fire in 1 upstairs apt of 8 unit/2-sto apt bldg, 1 injury to UMC-lacerations/glass, $75K dmg, 19 people displaced from 2 apts, fire is OUT, unattended cooking cause, crews picking up & clearing, 1 pet dog deceased #PIO1NEWS pic.twitter.com/nx8I09ey3o
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) October 4, 2019