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Las Vegas breaking news for Dec. 15, 2020

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The following is a roundup of breaking news from around the Las Vegas valley.

9:11 P.M.
RTC is reporting a crash on St Rose Parkway eastbound at Seven Hills Drive, 2 left and 2 center lanes blocked. Expect delays.

5:30 P.M.
Road closures are in effect near Bonanza and Eastern after a deadly crash involving a woman walking with two juveniles, police say. READ MORE

5:15 P.M
The City of Henderson Police Department was dispatched to the 1400 block of Flintrock Road in reference to a possible shooting. Police say this was determined to be a “swatting” incident. The scene has been cleared.

12 P.M.
Police in Las Vegas say a man shot while in a vehicle on 23rd Street, between Owens and Searles avenues, shortly before 11:30 a.m. He was transported to UMC Trauma in unknown condition. Police say there are no suspects in custody at this time. READ MORE

9:45 P.M.
Henderson Police are investigating reports of a suspicious person carrying a backpack and checking door handles on Fox Haven Street. When officers arrived at the area the person ran away. The investigation remains ongoing.

8:45 A.M.
A woman originally reported missing on Monday by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been found and is safe, the department says. READ ORIGINAL REPORT

#UPDATE: Vegas police say Mary Redman was found safe. @LVMPD https://t.co/canCvR5cO1
— KTNV 13 Action News (@KTNV) December 15, 2020

8 A.M.
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue responded to an apartment fire on Lake Mead near Jones boulevards shortly before 8 a.m. Neighbors say it was a vacant apartment with squatters. No injuries reported.

F3H TOC: 7:47AM. 5801 W Lake Mead Bl The Crossings Apts II, fire in upstairs apt of 2-sto apt, crews attacking, offensive mode, heavy smoke interior, neighbors says vacant apt with squatters, KNOCKDOWN now, no injuries reported. #PIO1NEWS. Incident #0454776 Ward:5 pic.twitter.com/97w2n7ik70
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) December 15, 2020