Two people were shot dead on Sunday night at the Las Vegas Strip and a suspect was sought, police said, after apparent fudies in social networks between the three.
TV reported that the shooting occurred outside the sources of the hotel and the Casino de Bellagio.
Police said the officers were in a routine patrol when they heard shots and ran to the area where the shots were heard.
The officers saw two people who had apparent bullet injuries. The medical staff arrived, and the two victims were declared dead at the scene.
Police said it was believed to be an isolated incident and that a possible suspect was identified.
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41-year-old Manuel Ruiz surrendered to police Monday morning at a Henderson police station, and is expected to face two counts of murder with a deadly weapon
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Authorities suggest the shooting stemmed from an ongoing social media conflict between Ruiz and the victims, indicating it was an isolated, targeted incident between people who knew each other