Las Vegas Police Seek Suspect After Man Shot in Face

The victim was found wounded on the 2800 block of Decatur Boulevard and is in critical condition.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect who shot a man in the face on Monday evening in the west Las Vegas Valley. The victim was found wounded on the 2800 block of Decatur Boulevard and was transported to UMC Trauma in critical condition. The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene in a black Chevrolet SUV.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this shooting raise concerns about public safety in the Las Vegas community and the ability of law enforcement to quickly apprehend suspects and prevent further incidents.

The details

Police received a 911 call just after 5 p.m. reporting that an adult male had been shot in the face on the 2800 block of South Decatur Boulevard, near West Sahara Avenue. Officers arrived on the scene and found the wounded man, who was then transported to the hospital in critical condition.

  • The incident occurred on Monday, February 24, 2026 just after 5 p.m.

The players

Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Las Vegas, Nevada that is investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to search for the suspect, who was last seen fleeing the scene in a black Chevrolet SUV.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the Las Vegas area and the importance of law enforcement working quickly to apprehend suspects and maintain public safety.