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SWAT, Las Vegas police activity near downtown

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Posted at 4:47 PM, Nov 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-27 21:55:53-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and SWAT are on scene near downtown Las Vegas.

Officials are at the 700 block of Main Street near Washington Avenue.

Police said they responded to the area after reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they located a male suspect barricaded in an apartment. SWAT units were called and they are currently working toward a peaceful resolution.

RTC says to plan other routes if drivers are near the area while the situation is ongoing.

More details will be provided once available.