Las Vegas Law Office shooting today, April 8, 2024. In the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, a gunman perpetrated a horrific act of violence that claimed the lives of three individuals, including himself, during a deposition at a law office in the Summerlin area. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has been actively investigating the incident, which took place at Prince Law Group, a law firm specializing in personal injury, insurance law, and commercial law, located in the City National Bank Building at 10801 W. Charleston Blvd. The shooting occurred shortly after 10 am on Monday morning, April 8, 2024, and was reported to the LVMPD shortly thereafter.
Active shooter in #summerlin at the City National bank building @8NewsNow @KTNV @summerlinlv pic.twitter.com/nawqO36Un8
— John Barry (@johnhbarry) April 8, 2024
The sequence of events began with the shooter, who was reportedly targeted during the deposition proceedings, firing shots inside the law office. Two individuals were fatally wounded by the gunman before he turned the weapon on himself, leading to the tragic conclusion of the incident. The LVMPD, along with other emergency services including undercover cars, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, and Clark County Fire Department, responded to the scene, which was described as a dynamic event with multiple emergency vehicles on the scene.
The incident has led to the closure of all roads near Charleston Blvd. and Pavilion Center Dr., including Charleston Blvd. in both directions from Red Rock Dr. past Pavilion Center Dr. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to avoid the area due to the heavy police presence and ongoing investigation. The shooting has resulted in a tense situation, with the area being evacuated, including the nearby Citi National Bank in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas.
#BREAKING We are investigating a shooting inside a business near Pavilion Center Drive and Charleston. This is a dynamic event and multiple LVMPD emergency vehicles are responding. Please avoid the area. We will have more info soon. pic.twitter.com/jAx1qZEvi0
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) April 8, 2024
The LVMPD has provided updates on the situation, emphasizing the need for residents to avoid the area and to expect more information soon. The incident has been described as a developing story, with the LVMPD continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The law office is situated near Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, adding to the complexity of the situation.
#BREAKING footage from the scene where multiple people reportedly shot at an office building in Summerlin Nevada. #Shooting pic.twitter.com/fy0NRoUkV5 https://t.co/hRteRkCAym
— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) April 8, 2024
This tragic event has left the community in shock and has prompted the LVMPD to take immediate action to ensure the safety of the public and to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. The LVMPD has requested that residents and visitors in the area avoid the area due to the heavy police presence and the ongoing investigation.
