A woman sustained head injuries after being hit with a bat at M Resort Spa & Casino in Henderson, Nev. on Sunday.
The unidentified victim was transported to a nearby hospital for urgent care, but details regarding the severity of her injuries were not provided.
The attack occurred in the parking lot of the gaming property just before 3 p.m.
It is not known whether Henderson police have identified a suspect.
A news article indicated that the attack occurred following a road rage episode. Another suggested that the reason was theft.
Hundreds Documented During DUI Operations
Nearly 300 drivers were detained or given a ticket for DUI and additional offenses over the recent weekend in Nevada.
Nevada officials revealed:
- 540 vehicles were stopped
- 255 citations were issued
- Police made 32 DUI arrests
- There were 13 arrests for other charges
“Remember that one DUI arrest is potentially a life saved, and that life could’ve been your family or your friend,” Nevada State Police Major Kevin Honea said in a statement last week.
The special enforcement aimed to pay tribute to Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix. Authorities reported that both individuals succumbed to injuries from a drunk driver on I-15 in Las Vegas on Nov. 30, 2023.
“I think it means a little bit to each and every one of us to keep their memory alive,” Honea said. “What we’re hammering home tonight is save a life for Felix and Abbate.”
Vegas Police Enhance Safety Measures for Shoppers
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will enhance its visibility as the holiday shopping season begins.
The ramped-up enforcement started on Thanksgiving weekend and will extend through December, with officers patrolling shopping centers and other frequented retail areas. According to police, some of the areas where additional officers will be stationed include Target, Walmart, and the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets.
Certain officers will wear uniforms, while others will be in plain clothes. Drones from LVMPD will additionally be utilized in the enhanced patrol.
“During the holidays, generally, from Thanksgiving to the end of the year, we see an influx in theft at retail markets,” LVMPD Captain Johnathan Riddle recently told Las Vegas TV station KTNV. “The mere presence of them being there — we expect that to push the criminals elsewhere off the property where there might traditionally be crimes of opportunity.”
Police recommended that shoppers should also take certain precautions. This involves storing bought items in a trunk or within the car where they are out of sight from those walking by. Another safety measure is to drive home and unload the vehicle between shopping trips.
“Criminals are looking for an opportunity where someone is not paying attention, so just be paying attention,” Riddle said.