Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

Possible road rage shooting shuts freeway near Las Vegas airport

Metro Police have shut down part of a freeway near the airport after a suspected road rage shooting.

Authorities say the deadly shooting happened early Monday morning on the 215 Beltway east of McCarran International Airport connector.

It appears a 25-year-old man was struck by gunfire while driving, causing him to crash into a center divider. He did not survive.

A 25-year-old woman riding with him was also shot. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Investigators have not located a suspect.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports the closure between State Route 171 and Warm Springs Boulevard will last for several hours.