Police are investigating an incident Thursday where a suspicious item was left near a business in the 300 block Convention Center Drive.

“Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that a small explosion occurred but no injuries have been reported at this time,” the Metropolitan Police Department said in a release.

“Out of the abundance of caution, Westbound and Eastbound traffic on Convention Center Drive from South Las Vegas Boulevard to Paradise Road has been shut down,” police added. “Please avoid the area, as this is an ongoing investigation”.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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