New Delhi, June 9 -- Crowds on the streets were seen scrambling for their lives after a shooting erupted on the Las Vegas Strip outside the iconic Bellagio Hotel & Casino on Sunday night (local time).

While police have not officially confirmed any fatalities, local reports indicate that one person may have died. The Mirror reported that the homicide bureau is now leading the investigation.

Authorities have urged the public to steer clear of the area, confirming they are actively responding to the incident.

In a statement, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said: "We are responding to a shooting in the 3600 block of S. Las Vegas Boulevard. The shooting did not occur inside a casino. Please avoid the area."

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