Las Vegas Sun

March 18, 2024

Person shot, wounded in attempted robbery near UNLV

Shooting

A person was shot early today in an attempted robbery near UNLV after a suspect approached two people walking along the street and asked for money, according to Metro Police.

The pair were walking about 3:15 a.m. near Maryland Parkway and Del Mar Street then they were approached by the suspect, Officer Michael Rodriguez said.

The victim was going to give the suspect a small amount of money when the suspect tried to forcibly take all of her money, Rodriguez said.

During the confrontation, the suspect pulled out a small-caliber gun and shot the victim once before fleeing, he said.

The victim, a female, was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and was in stable condition, Rodriguez said.

The suspect was still at large, he said. No description was immediately available.

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