LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Two people are dead after a shooting early Friday morning in the northeast Las Vegas valley, police say.
According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident was reported around 5:14 a.m. in the 5300 block of East Craig Road, near Las Vegas Boulevard. Arriving officers found two males suffering from gunshot wounds in the apartment and attempted to render aid until medical personnel arrived.
During a media briefing, Lt. Robert Price confirmed that one person was declared deceased at the scene. The other was transported to UMC Trauma, where he later died from his injuries.
Police say preliminary details indicated the two males arrived at the apartment to purchase a firearm, and eventually decided to take it from the seller by force. The men were shot after they struggled with the seller for the firearm, which police say was an AR-15.
Police believe this incident is isolated and there is no threat to the general public.
This story is developing, check back later for updates.
