LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Detectives with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday afternoon at Charlie Frias Park, near Tropicana Avenue and Decatur Boulevard.
Police officers from the Spring Valley Area Command responded to the scene about 12:30 p.m.
Homicide Lt. Jason Johansson said the crime happened near the tennis courts when a man stabbed another man following a verbal altercation. Both males are believed to be in their 40s or 50s, and police later said they were able to take 50-year-old Rochlon Hamilton into custody.
He said the suspect then stabbed a bystander's dog.
The victim reportedly died from the stab wound. Johansson said the dog is being treated at The Animal Foundation and is expected to survive.
The suspect is in custody. Charges are pending. Stay with KTNV 13 Action News for the latest.
