Northwest Shooting Leaves One Dead

Las Vegas, NV - December 10, 2015 - On December 10, 2015, at approximately 5:00 a.m., LVMPD patrol officers were dispatched to an apartment complex located in the 7100 block of Alexander Road to investigate reports of a man down. Officers located an unresponsive male laying in the grass outside of an apartment building with an apparent gunshot wound. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

The investigation initiated by the LVMPD Homicide Section indicates the victim was shot and ran a short distance before succumbing to his injuries. As of this release, no suspect or suspects have been identified and the motive appears to be robbery related.

This is the 124th homicide investigated by the LVMPD in 2015. The identity of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521 or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com, or text CRIMENV plus tip information to 274637 (CRIMES). Message and data rates may apply. Tips leading directly to an arrest or indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.

Source: http://www.lvmpd.com/