LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A teenager has been taken to the hospital after being shot in the back on Monday afternoon.
According to Las Vegas police, the incident happened at 3:01 p.m. near Arville Street and Tara Avenue.
Police received reports of gunfire in the area and when officers arrived, they found a 14-year-old who had been shot in the back.
He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives have arrived at the scene and police are advising the public to avoid the area while they investigate.
No further details have been released, as of 6:45 p.m.