One Killed, One Hospitalized After Early Morning Las Vegas Stabbing

A stabbing in southeast Las Vegas early Thursday left one person dead and another in critical condition.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported the incident occurred just after 6:30 a.m. in the 5100 block of East Tropicana Avenue. Officers responding to the scene found two people on the ground. One was unresponsive and pronounced dead, while the other had a severe laceration and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

It has not yet been confirmed whether the person who died also suffered lacerations. Police said the stabbing appears to have resulted from a fight between the two individuals, and investigators believe no other parties were involved. Authorities added that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The case is being handled by LVMPD’s Homicide Section, which is urging anyone with information to contact investigators at 702-828-3521 or email homicide@lvmpd.com. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or via their website.

Source: KVVU