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Carjacking In Henderson Leads To Police Pursuit And Shooting

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a carjacking in Henderson led to a pursuit, then a shootout involving police officers.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, an armed suspect stole a car at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Henderson police pursued and the suspect opened fire at officer, who returned fire.

Police say nobody was hit. The pursuit ended and police say the suspect is in custody. Police say more details about the incident should be released later Sunday.