Police Respond to Shooting Near Craig and Nellis in Las Vegas

One person injured, one in custody after incident on Monday afternoon

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:18am

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Craig Road and Nellis Boulevard on Monday afternoon. One person was found with minor injuries, while another person was detained by police. Several eastbound lanes of Craig Road were closed as authorities investigated the incident.

Why it matters

Shootings and other violent crimes remain a concern for residents and businesses in the Las Vegas area, especially in high-traffic commercial corridors like the one near Craig and Nellis. Police response and public safety are critical issues for the local community.

The details

According to police, the shooting incident was reported just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Officers arrived on the scene and located one person with minor injuries, while another individual was taken into custody. Several eastbound lanes of Craig Road between Lamont Street and Nellis Boulevard were shut down as the investigation continued.

  • The shooting incident was reported just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and investigated the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police have not yet released the identities of those involved or provided details on what led to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of public safety and crime prevention that communities in the Las Vegas area continue to face, underscoring the importance of effective policing and community engagement to address these issues.