Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and SWAT teams responded to an apartment complex in the 3800 block of South Nellis Boulevard near Twain Avenue early Tuesday morning following a reported assault with a knife.
Police said they received the call around 6:25 a.m. regarding a man who had assaulted another person with a knife. The suspect subsequently barricaded himself inside an apartment unit.
Crisis negotiators were called to the scene to assist with the standoff. Authorities have not released information regarding the condition of the person who was assaulted.
As a result of the police activity, all southbound lanes on Nellis Boulevard at Twain Avenue were closed while officers conducted their investigation.
The situation remained ongoing as of the latest update, with police continuing to work on resolving the barricade.
Sources: 8 News Now
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