Las Vegas Strip shooting leaves 2 dead after apparent social media spats – CBS News
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Updated on: June 9, 2025 / 8:24 AM EDT
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Two people were fatally shot late Sunday night on the Las Vegas Strip and a suspect was being sought, police said, after apparent feuding on social media among the three.
CBS Las Vegas affiliate KLAS-TV reported that the shooting happened outside the fountains of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.
Police said officers were on routine patrol when they heard gunfire and rushed toward the area where the shots were heard.
Officers saw two people who had apparent gunshot wounds. Medical personnel arrived, and the two victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said it’s believed it was an isolated incident and a possible suspect has been identified.
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