911 phone services were restored in the Las Vegas valley following a two-hour outage, with mobile 911 calls functional but landline calls still impacted. Text to 911 and rapid SOS are still operational, while non-emergency calls to 702-828-3111 are also affected. Authorities urge the public to reserve 911 for life-threatening emergencies and provide alternative contact options for assistance.
A man, identified as pro-life activist Maison DesChamps, climbed to the top of the newly opened Las Vegas Sphere, with his ascent live-streamed by an alleged accomplice. Las Vegas Metropolitan police took him into custody, and road closures were expected in the area behind the Venetian Hotel.
Early New Year's Eve morning in Las Vegas was disrupted by a shooting near the Strip, leading to a heavy police presence and lockdowns at nearby hotels. Visitors, including Valarie Ramirez from California and Bridget Butler from Australia, were either confined to their hotels or unable to return to them, causing significant inconvenience and concern. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) was on the scene, and some guests were moved to shelter-in-place during the investigation.
A man named Jon Letzkus was arrested after firing multiple shots from a high-rise balcony near the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred before the New Year's Eve celebrations, prompted a swift response from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, including SWAT teams. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Police recovered a handgun and ammunition and assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to safety.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting reported near the Las Vegas Strip on Harmon Avenue. Witnesses heard gunfire early Sunday morning from the MGM Signature. No injuries have been reported, but there is a significant police and SWAT presence, and streets are closed. Guests at the MGM Signature are sheltering in place. Police are searching for 45-year-old Jon Letzkus as a person of interest. The public is urged to call 911 with any information on his whereabouts. The incident occurs as the city prepares for its major New Year's Eve celebration.
A 73-year-old woman died and nine others were injured in a six-vehicle crash in central Las Vegas Valley. The crash occurred when a driver lost control of their car while changing lanes, causing a chain reaction of collisions. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash, and the incident marked the 25th traffic-related fatality in LVMPD’s jurisdiction in 2023.
