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Police investigating threats to Las Vegas weekend concerts

Posted at 11:22 AM, Jun 29, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-30 09:25:22-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas police say they are aware of possible threats made against at least two concerts this weekend, including the first concert inside Allegiant Stadium.

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Investigators say they are looking into the alleged threats made on social media, but no other details were immediately given on Tuesday.

Electronic dance music artists Illenium and Excision will be in town.

Illenium is performing Saturday at Allegiant Stadium -- the venue's first concert -- and Excision will perform Friday and Saturday at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.