Las Vegas police: 5 shot, 1 killed in homeless camp shooting near Charleston, US-95

During a press briefing held by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), Lieutenant Jason Johansson provided an update on a shooting incident, revealing that one person had lost their life as a result and succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.

The most recent information disclosed during the news conference outlined the following statistics:

- 1 fatality
- 1 individual in critical condition
- 3 expected to survive

As of the latest update, law enforcement is actively pursuing the suspect, described as a black male wearing a hoodie, who initially fled on foot and later departed from the scene in a black sedan. The police are also investigating whether this incident is an isolated occurrence.

This incident occurred near the US-95 and Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas, and the initial report stated that five people, all of whom were unhoused, were injured, with two fatalities. The shooting took place around 5:30 p.m., and the suspect's whereabouts remain unknown.

In an evening press conference, Lt. Jason Johansson elaborated on the unfolding events. Officers were directed to a "homeless encampment" with multiple tents, where witnesses guided them to the location of five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Responding officers provided immediate medical assistance, and all five victims were subsequently transported to UMC.

As of the latest information, one man in his 50s has lost his life, three men in their 30s are under medical care, with two in stable condition and one in critical condition. Additionally, one adult-aged teenager is in stable condition at UMC.

The investigation is in its early stages, and preliminary information, including the description of the suspect and the circumstances of the incident, remains unconfirmed. Lt. Johansson acknowledged the uncertainty regarding the possibility of an ongoing threat to the public.

Law enforcement will maintain a presence at the scene throughout the night to conduct further investigations. Road closures at the intersection of Honolulu and Charleston are still in effect, with eastbound lanes expected to reopen soon and westbound lanes likely remaining closed into the morning as detectives continue processing the scene.

The LVMPD encourages anyone with information to contact the homicide unit or, if they prefer to remain anonymous, to reach out to Crime Stoppers. As of the latest update, two shooting victims have succumbed to their injuries, while the conditions of the remaining three are reported as non-life-threatening. The police believe that all five victims were shot by the same perpetrator, who remains at large.

A traffic camera in the vicinity captured officers shutting down Charleston Boulevard near the intersection with Sandhill Road. The shooting took place within a homeless encampment at the intersection of Sandhill Road and Charleston Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect, described as a man in a black hoodie, last seen leaving the area in a black sedan, according to Lt. Jason Johansson's briefing after 10 p.m. All five victims were transported to University Medical Center for treatment, with one fatality reported—a man in his 50s.