Here is what Las Vegas Valley drivers and residents should know as of about 3 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. Both incidents below are in Henderson.
1 dead in shooting near Lake Mead Parkway and Warm Springs Road
Henderson police are investigating a deadly shooting reported Thursday morning near Lake Mead Parkway and Warm Springs Road. One person died, and investigators called it an isolated incident with no danger to the public, police said. No arrests had been announced as of Thursday afternoon, and police have not released further details. (FOX5, News 3)
Driver tip: Police asked people to avoid the area earlier because of a heavy police presence. If you are picking up or dropping off near Lake Mead Parkway and Warm Springs, allow extra time and follow officers’ directions. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Juvenile on e-scooter critically hurt in Henderson crosswalk crash
A juvenile riding an electric scooter suffered life-threatening injuries just after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Racetrack Road and Blue Lantern Drive, near Boulder Highway and Horizon Drive, Henderson police said. Police said the rider was in a marked crosswalk when a southbound driver on Racetrack Road struck them. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating; police said impairment and speed were not factors. Witnesses or anyone with video is asked to call 702-267-5099. (FOX5)
Driver tip: With school out in the afternoons and Halloween events coming up, watch crosswalks closely around Boulder Highway and Horizon Drive.
Update, 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24: The teenage girl who was struck while riding an e-scooter in the Racetrack Road crosswalk has died, News 3 reported Saturday, citing her family. Henderson police said the investigation is ongoing and that speed and impairment do not appear to have been factors. Anyone with information or video can call Henderson police at 702-267-5099. Our thoughts are with her family and classmates. (News 3)
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