LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada State Police were involved in a shooting on I-11 near Las Vegas Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which said they were assisting in the area.
According to NSP, the troopers involved "did not sustain serious injuries."
Sources tell Channel 13 that the suspect's vehicle was located outside of Dignity Health near Sahara Avenue and Decatur Boulevard with multiple bullet holes. Our crews at the scene say it appears the car hit the wall of the hospital near the entrance.
WATCH | Jhovani Carrillo reports live from the scene:
Sources with knowledge of the investigation told Channel 13 that two people were inside the car, including a woman who was sent to UMC Hospital in what appeared to be critical condition.
Several patients inside the hospital told Channel 13 that Dignity Health was put on lockdown.
LVMPD said traffic was "severely impacted" and asked drivers to avoid I-11 through the downtown corridor for the duration of the investigation. As of 8:26 p.m. Wednesday, northbound lanes of the interstate had reopened.
WATCH | Traffic cameras in the area show the large emergency response:
State police say LVMPD is conducting the officer-involved shooting investigation. NSP says the investigation remains active and ongoing, and did not provide additional details on the incident.
"A media statement will be provided following the initial on-scene fact-finding investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department," NSP says.