Las Vegas police are currently on the hunt for a gunman who shot five homeless individuals on Friday night. This incident occurred just hours after Los Angeles police had issued a warning about a potential serial killer who had already executed three itinerants in the area.
The shooting took place at approximately 5:30 pm near a freeway overpass in the northeast part of Las Vegas. According to Las Vegas PD Lt. Mark Lourenco, one victim, a man in his 50s, tragically lost his life in the attack. Four other men sustained injuries, with one currently in critical condition. All of the victims were homeless.
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Initially, reports had indicated that two people had been killed, but the police later clarified that only one person had died. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a man in a hoodie fleeing the area in a dark-colored sedan.
There had been speculation about whether this incident could be connected to the recent shootings targeting the unhoused population in California. However, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Jason Johannson stated that at this point, they do not believe there is a connection. However, he did mention that if their investigation leads them in that direction, they will explore the possibility further.
In Los Angeles, the police had already launched an appeal on Friday to help identify a suspect responsible for killing three homeless people in the past week. LAPD Chief Michel Moore described the suspect as targeting lone, unsheltered individuals while they slept.
The LAPD has formed a task force to investigate the killings and is working tirelessly to apprehend the suspect. Mayor Karen Bass urged homeless individuals to seek shelter and avoid sleeping alone outside until the suspect is caught. She referred to the perpetrator as a “killer who is preying on the unhoused.”
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The homeless population in Los Angeles has been a significant concern, with over 46,000 people counted during a recent survey. The LAPD is determined to bring this killer to justice and has described the suspect as a man fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
As the investigation into both incidents continues, the authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may help identify and apprehend the culprits.
