Man found injured after report of explosion in west Las Vegas valley neighborhood: police

Julia Romero
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Las Vegas Metropolitan police said a possible pipe bomb explosion was reported in a residential area in the west valley.

It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday at a home in the 300 block of Davenport Lane near Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive, police said.

A male victim was found with significant injuries to his upper body and face.

Las Vegas Metropolitan police are investigating a home near Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive after reports of an explosion. (KLAS)
Las Vegas Metropolitan police are investigating a home near Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive after reports of an explosion. (KLAS)

8 News Now spoke to a man who said he heard the explosion and his entire home shook.

“I lived here 25 years, it’s the safest little pocket neighborhood. I’ve never heard anything like that, and it was loud,” Lance Allen told 8 News Now. “I’ve been to Korea and Vietnam and I know what an explosion sounds like and it was an explosion.”

The Las Vegas Fire Department and Armor unit were investigating the incident Friday night.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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