Las Vegas Sun

March 19, 2024

2 wounded, shooter sought after wedding gunfire in Pahrump

PAHRUMP — Two people were wounded and sheriff's deputies in Nye County are looking for their assailant after gunfire erupted at a weekend wedding reception in rural Pahrump.

Sheriff's Sgt. David Boruchowitz says one person was shot in the face and another was wounded in the foot in the shooting a little before midnight Saturday. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment.

The identity of the shooter and a description weren't immediately made public.

Boruchowitz says the suspect is expected to face attempted murder, battery with a weapon, firearms and endangerment charges.

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