Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Man wounded, suspect arrested in stabbing near downtown

A man was injured and a suspect was arrested in an overnight stabbing near downtown, according to Metro Police.

Police were called about 11:50 p.m. to the area near West Owens Avenue and A Street, where a man was stabbed, Officer Larry Hadfield said.

The victim was taken to University Medical Center with injuries that did not appear life threatening, Hadfield said.

Another man was arrested on counts of attempted murder and battery, Hadfield said.

It appears both the suspect and victim are homeless, he said.

Metro’s violent crimes unit responded to the scene.

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