BREAKING: Las Vegas Police Respond to Possible HOSTAGE Situation

So far 2025 has been quite explosive.

And it’s only Day 1 of the new year.

After a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump Hotel (killing one and injuring seven), reports of a hostage situation rolled in.

So then a heavy police presence shut down South Fremont Street in Las Vegas.

The police said a suspect was barricaded on a bus, prompting a SWAT and crisis negotiation response.

What the heck is going on over there?!

Obviously authorities have urged the public to steer clear of the area.

Officials have not yet linked the two bizarre incidents.

Emerging: Heavy police presence spotted on South Fremont Street in Las Vegas; unconfirmed reports of hostage situation.
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— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) January 2, 2025

RawsAlerts posted:

Currently, in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is a significant police presence due to a reported hostage situation.

This follows a tragic explosion involving a Tesla truck near the Trump International Hotel, which resulted in one person’s death and seven others being injured.

Various explosives, including gas, were detonated in the incident, though it’s not yet clear if there is any connection between the two events.

Authorities are still investigating, and this is a developing situation.

🚨#BREAKING: There is a significant police presence with a reported hostage situation.⁰⁰📌#LasVegas l #Nevada

Currently, in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is a significant police presence due to a reported hostage situation. This follows a tragic explosion involving a Tesla truck… pic.twitter.com/xT38GtYrK2

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 2, 2025

As more information comes out on this story, we’ll report on it.