At least eight people were stabbed — two fatally — on the Las Vegas Strip Thursday, according to law enforcement.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating the mass stabbing that was reported around 11:42 a.m. outside the Wynn Casino.
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Officials said the suspect used a large kitchen knife.
“A man just started stabbing and slashing” according to a witness. pic.twitter.com/MHGt21ddM4
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Four people were transported to University Medical Center, KLAS reports.
Scott Krebs, the public relations director at UMC, said that one patient is in critical condition, two are in serious condition, and a fourth is in fair condition.
NEW VIDEO: First responders help victims of a mass stabbing on the Las Vegas Strip. 8 stabbed, 2 dead.
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The suspect has been taken into custody.
NEW VIDEO: Aftermath of deadly stabbing on Las Vegas Strip as first responders work to help injured.
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#BREAKING Other victims are being transported to area hospitals with unknown extent of injuries. The suspect has been taken into custody. This is an ongoing investigation.
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There are road closures in the area. Citizens are advised to avoid the area.
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Police advised citizens to “avoid the area.”
Full initial briefing from Las Vegas police on an attack that has left two people dead and six others injured: https://t.co/8UUg597JPz pic.twitter.com/KxCJHQdR0v
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This is a developing story.
