Police in northeast Las Vegas are currently looking into a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the death of a man on Friday evening. The Metropolitan Police Department released a statement regarding the incident, stating that they received a call just before 8 p.m. about a shooting at an apartment complex located on Arid Avenue.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement found a man in the middle of the street with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel who arrived shortly after pronounced him dead. The victim was involved in a dispute with multiple vehicles, leading to the fatal shooting. The perpetrator fled the scene before the authorities arrived, leaving behind a tragic scene.
The homicide section of the Metro Police Department has taken over the investigation, working diligently to gather information and identify the suspect responsible for this senseless act of violence. In the meantime, they are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation. You can reach out to Metro’s homicide section directly at 702-828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
Estelle Atkinson, a journalist covering this story, can be contacted at eatkinson@reviewjournal.com for any additional information or leads. You can also follow her reports on Instagram @estelleatkinsonreports and on X for further updates on this developing story. The community’s cooperation and support are crucial in bringing justice to the victim and closure to his loved ones during this difficult time.
