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Update:
The armed suspect in the earlier shooting on NE 159th street was located deceased at 1258 Yale Bridge Road of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Clark County Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
No further information at this time.
Original Press Release
Clark County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a shooting at the 7400 block of NE 159th street. A suspect shot two individuals during a carjacking with an AR-15 style weapon. The victims were transported to an area hospital. The suspect is still outstanding and considered armed and dangerous, still armed with a rifle. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle. NE 159th street is blocked from NE 72nd avenue to NE 82nd avenue due to the investigation and people are asked to avoid the area.
More information will be released as it is developed.