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Possible road rage shooting shuts freeway near Vegas airport

Las Vegas police have shut down part of a freeway near the airport after a suspected road rage shooting.

Authorities say the deadly shooting happened early Monday morning on the 215 Beltway east of the McCarran International Airport connector.

Possible road rage shooting shuts freeway near Vegas airport

It appears a 25-year-old man was struck by gunfire while driving, causing him to crash into a center divider. He did not survive.

Possible road rage shooting shuts freeway near Vegas airport

A 25-year-old woman riding with him was also shot. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Possible road rage shooting shuts freeway near Vegas airport

Investigators have not located a suspect.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports the closure between State Route 171 and Warm Springs Boulevard will last for several hours.


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