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Teenager dead after shooting at condo in eastern Las Vegas, police say

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A teenager is dead after a shooting Monday night.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt. Jason Johansson spoke to the media Monday evening to provide details on the investigation.

Teenager dead after shooting at condo in eastern Las Vegas, police say

Johansson said the shooting happened in the around 4:42 p.m. in the 6900 block of Kepler Drive.

Police received reports of a shooting at a condominium in the area. When officers arrived they were directed to an upstairs apartment where they found a teenage boy, reportedly about high school age, suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to UMC, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LVMPD at 702-828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to remain anonymous.