A violent attempted robbery in **Northeast Las Vegas** late Saturday night left one person hospitalized and several others shaken as gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood. The incident unfolded around **10:15 p.m.** near **Owens Avenue and Nellis Boulevard**, when police received multiple reports of shots fired outside a small apartment complex.
According to the **Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)**, preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting began after a robbery attempt went wrong. Witnesses told officers that a group of individuals confronted a man in the parking lot, demanding his belongings. A struggle broke out, during which at least one suspect pulled a gun and fired several rounds.
The intended victim returned fire, striking one of the assailants before the others fled the scene on foot.When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics provided first aid before transporting him to **UMC Trauma Center**, where he remains in stable condition. Police have not confirmed whether the injured person was the victim or one of the suspects.
Detectives cordoned off the area overnight, collecting shell casings and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby buildings. Residents reported hearing at least six shots, followed by the sound of cars speeding away. “It happened so fast—we hit the floor,” said one witness, describing the panic that swept through the complex.Authorities are still searching for the remaining
suspects and have asked anyone with information or security camera footage to contact **LVMPD’s Violent Crimes Section** or **Crime Stoppers** anonymously.As the investigation continues, the incident serves as another reminder of the ongoing challenges Las Vegas faces with gun violence. Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to help prevent similar acts of violence in their communities.
