LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man is dead following a shooting in the western part of the valley.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, this happened at 3:18 p.m. at a townhome in the 2500 block of Sierra Bello Avenue.
When officers arrived, they went into the town house where they found a Black man in his 20s who had been shot. Police said officers immediately began to render medical aid. However, whenever medical personnel arrived, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Lt. Jason Johannson, there were several people at the home. They were detained by officers and remained at the scene. He said they believe there was a fight in the home that led up to the shooting. However, he said they don't believe they have a suspect detained at this time.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555 or online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
For people who live in the area, Johannson said there are no lane closures outside of the town home complex. However, anyone who lives in the complex will have to enter through the north or south entrances since the main entranced is closed while police continue their investigation.
