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Shots fired during attempted robbery of east Las Vegas business

A man tried to rob a business using a handgun in the east valley Monday evening and fired multiple shots.

The attempted robbery happened at 5105 E. Sahara Ave., near Nellis Boulevard, about 6:15 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department said.

The man fired multiple rounds after demanding property from an employee at the business. He left the business in an unknown direction, Metro officer Danny Cordero said.

No one was injured in the shooting.

Contact Lawren Linehan at llinehan@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0381. Follow @lawrenlinehan on Twitter.

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