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Two suspects arrested after North Las Vegas shooting near school, no injuries reported

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UPDATE | Sept. 12, 4:06 p.m.

The North Las Vegas Police Department said both suspects are in custody following a shooting near Tom Williams Elementary School.

In a release, NLVPD said they responded with CCSDPD to the 3400 block of Hickey Avenue on reports of a shooting.

One suspect surrendered to NLVPD while the other one fled into a residence on Emmons Avenue, police said.

The second suspect was later arrested with the assistance of NLVPD SWAT, police said.

Authorities said no one was struck by gunfire and no injuries have been reported.

The identities and charges of the suspects are pending as NLVPD continues its investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact NLVPD at (702) 633-9111 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 to report anonymously.

UPDATE | Sept. 12, 12:39 p.m.

North Las Vegas authorities said two individuals fired several rounds from a handgun at a motorist.

No injuries have been reported.

North Las Vegas police and Clark County School District police both responded to the scene.

Police said they located the suspects.

One suspect surrendered and is currently in custody. Police said the other suspect fled into a residence on Emmons Avenue.

Police said they recovered a firearm.

Tom Williams Elementary School remains on a hard lockdown.

This is a developing story. More information will be released as it is made available.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The North Las Vegas Police Department said they are investigating a shooting in the area near E. Lake Mead Boulevard and Belmont Street.

As a precautionary measure, NLVPD said Tom Williams Elementary School has been placed on lockdown.

This is a developing story. Additional information was not immediately available from police at the time of this report.