Four injured in early morning shooting

Thu, Jul 5, 2012 (3:55 p.m.)

Shooting scene

Metro Police are investigating an early morning shooting that injured four people.

Police were call just after 4 a.m. to the 400 block of East Twain Avenue near Paradise Road. A caller reported hearing several shots fired near Siegel Suites, said Jose Hernandez, a Metro spokesman.

An unknown suspect stepped out of a vehicle and fired what appeared to be handgun, striking three women and one man. The victims were transported to Sunrise Hospital to be treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. Three of the victims have since been released.

The suspect, identified as dark-skinned and wearing dark clothing, fled the scene in a dark vehicle.

It is unknown if the incident was gang-related but gang crimes detectives are making great progress, Metro Police said.

Twain Avenue has since been reopened after a brief closure after the shooting.

Anyone with information on the crime can leave an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555

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