Las Vegas police are conducting an active manhunt after an improvised explosive device detonated near the Strip in the early morning hours of November 13, 2025. The incident occurred at 2:19 AM outside Piero’s Italian Cuisine, where two unidentified males dressed in all black were seen arriving on a scooter, placing the device, and fleeing moments before the blast. The explosion caused minor damage to an empty building but resulted in no injuries.

CCTV footage and on-scene forensics helped authorities piece together the suspects’ movements, prompting an immediate multi-agency investigation. Cleaners discovered the blast site several hours later, prompting a heavy police presence and a rapid review of surveillance systems across the area.

During a press conference, LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed that the FBI and ATF have joined the investigation, treating the event as a deliberate IED attack but emphasizing that there is currently no ongoing threat to the public. McMahill stressed that the suspects’ escape and the device’s construction indicate planning, though their motive remains unclear.

The sheriff’s statement underscored the seriousness of the incident, noting that the coordinated federal-local response reflects a commitment to ensuring public safety on and around the Las Vegas Strip. As detectives analyze video evidence and follow leads, the city remains on alert while police work to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible.

The explosion, though causing limited physical damage, has heightened attention on security across one of America’s most frequented tourist corridors. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the manhunt continues.