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One hospitalized after central Las Vegas shooting

Updated June 23, 2023 - 5:16 pm

A man was hospitalized after being shot in central Las Vegas Friday afternoon.

The shooting occurred around 3:15 p.m. in the 300 block of East Karen Avenue, near Paradise Road. A man was taken to University Medical Center, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Lt. Joshua Houchen said the person taken to the hospital was in stable condition but did not say whether the injuries were life threatening.

He said no one else was injured and no one was outstanding in connection with the shooting.

Contact David Wilson at dwilson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @davidwilson_RJ on Twitter.

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