Police activity along I-15, 215 snarls traffic near Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Officers conducted a stop along I-15 after they said they received a tip that indicated a vehicle was associated with an attempted homicide investigation in California, according to Las Vegas Metro police.

An attempt to stop the vehicle started along the I-15 northbound and Primm shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police said.

Traffic was tied up shortly before 7 p.m. further into the Las Vegas valley along I-15 northbound near the 215 due to police activity. Police told 8 News Now that once officers conducted the stop, the driver of the vehicle and occupants cooperated.

As of 7:50 p.m., traffic had begun to flow smoother although several police patrol units remained at the scene along the freeway. By 8:30 p.m. the scene had been cleared and traffic resumed as normal.

No other details were released by police.

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