Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in a shooting incident that occurred on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night. Law enforcement authorities have suggested that the root cause of this violent act could be linked to a disagreement that originated on social media.
According to Undersheriff Andrew Walsh, officers from the Metro division were alerted to the sound of gunshots along Las Vegas Boulevard. Upon arriving at the location, they discovered two individuals lying on the sidewalk, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical aid, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Walsh said investigators believe they’ve identified the suspect and called this an isolated incident.
We have this viewer-submitted video that shows the scene on the Strip as authorities investigated.
Viewer video shows the scene after fatal shooting on the Las Vegas Strip
Police believe the suspect and victims had previously been in conflict on social media.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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This story was originally published by the Scripps News Group in Las Vegas.
