Man in critical condition after stabbing near Stratosphere

By Ricardo Torres Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 18, 2015 - 3:04 am

The Stratosphere hotel and casino are seen Saturday, July 18, 2015. Police and first responders were called to the Stratosphere Friday night after a man walked and injured with at least one stab wound. (Ricardo Torres/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A man was hospitalized in critical condition following a late Friday night stabbing, Las Vegas police said.

Officers and emergency crews responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. to The Stratosphere, said Metro Lt. Leon Desimone.

The man was stabbed at another location, however, was able to walk to the hotel and casino, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd South, where 911 was called, Desimone said.

No arrests were announced and information on the attacker wasn‘t available.

Contact Ricardo Torres at rtorres@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0381. Find him on Twitter: @rickytwrites.

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