Couple’s argument turns deadly in shooting in central Las Vegas valley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —  A married couple’s argument turned deadly on Saturday in central Las Vegas valley when another person in the residence opened fire, killing one and injuring the other, police said.

At approximately 1 p.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near Alexander Avenue and D Street, close to west Lake Mead Boulevard.

Police said preliminary details indicate that a married couple was involved in a verbal argument that escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, another individual in the home intervened, firing shots in the direction of the couple and striking both of them.

LVMPD officers said they found the man and the woman both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a nearby hospital, and the condition of the woman is currently non-threatening however, the man was pronounced dead police said.

The shooter then left the scene, leaving in a four-door black car last seen heading southbound on D Street, police said.

Police have stated that they believe this to be an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community.

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