A Saturday evening at Sunset Park turned serious when a stabbing was reported in the central Las Vegas valley, prompting a swift response from police and paramedics. Officers were called to the park at about 5:55 p.m., and emergency crews took the wounded person to a nearby hospital. Officials have not yet shared the victim’s condition or released any suspect details as the investigation moves forward, and they are urging anyone with information to speak up.
Those early details were first reported by The Nevada Globe, which cited a police statement and noted that no additional information was immediately available beyond the call time and the transport to a local hospital.
What police are asking
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is asking witnesses to come forward with any video, photos, or tips that could help detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or [email protected], or call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to remain anonymous, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. For emergencies, people should dial 9-1-1, and for non-urgent matters, use 3-1-1.
Park safety and recent context
Sunset Park has experienced several violent incidents in recent years, prompting local officials to install gates at the park’s vehicle entrances earlier this fall to enforce operating hours and reduce after-hours activity. Hoodline previously reported on the installation of the new gates, while the Las Vegas Review-Journal has documented past homicide investigations in and around the park…