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🌱 3 Injured In Gift Shop Shooting + Mary J. Blige Comes To Vegas
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Hi all. It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Las Vegas Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.
First, today's weather:
Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 107 Low: 81.
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Here are the top 3 stories in Las Vegas today:
- Three people were injured in a shooting at a gift shop on the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday night. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred on the corner of South Las Vegas Boulevard and West Sahara Avenue around 5:53 p.m., following a theft. The suspect was taken into custody and police believe there are no other outstanding suspects. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)
- One person is dead following a homicide at a central Las Vegas apartment complex late Tuesday night. Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon says the incident occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the 1700 block of West Bonanza Road. Police have not released information about the victim's identity. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
- Mary J. Blige will bring her Good Morning Gorgeous tour to the Las Vegas Strip in October. The singer will be joined by special guests Ella Mai and Queen Naija during the performance at the Michelob Ultra Arena on Oct. 8. Tickets are available to the general public beginning tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Today in Las Vegas:
- Baby Storytime At Centennial Hills Library (11:30 AM)
- Starry Knight Chess Club At Summerlin Library (4:30 PM)
- Gallery Night Reception At Sahara West Library (5:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Winds will ramp up in Las Vegas today, followed by stronger winds tomorrow and Saturday with gusts of 40-55 mph. Be prepared for hazards including blowing dust, crosswinds, and extreme fire danger. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
- Looking for ways to keep your kids active? Now through Aug. 6, weather permitting, kids can experience fun activities in a different City of Las Vegas park every day, including sports, field day games, and crafts. (City of Las Vegas Government via Facebook)
- Join YogaSix Centennial Hills for a free yoga class to celebrate International Day of Yoga on Tuesday, Jun. 21. Festivities will start at 7:00 p.m. with a DJ and local vendors including Pressed Juicery, Lola + Mila, Yoga Purse, and more! (Vegas Chamber via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!