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Teenager shot near apartment complex at Arville Street and Tara Avenue

Shooting - Tara and Arville, 6/24/24
Shooting - Tara and Arville, 6/24/24
Shooting - Tara and Arville, 6/24/24
Shooting - Tara and Arville, 6/24/24
Posted at 6:47 PM, Jun 24, 2024

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.