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Police: 15 people involved in beating near Rancho High School that left student critically injured

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A local student remains in critical condition after a fight involving 15 people near Rancho High School, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says.

Police say the fight happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 1900 block of Searles Avenue — near Owens Avenue and Bruce Street.

One student was left bleeding from the head and "appeared to be unconscious" after the altercation. School personnel performed CPR, police said, and the student was taken to University Medical Center.

As of Thursday, police say the student remains hospitalized and authorities are still working to identify the individuals involved in the fight.

Anyone with information that could help police in their investigation is asked to contact LVMPD's Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or email homicide@lvmpd.com. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.