LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide north of the strip Tuesday night.
Police told KTNV about the homicide around 9:20 p.m. They are on scene in the 200 block of West Baltimore Avenue. This is near the major intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue.
Lt. Robert Price with LVMPD provided a statement on this homicide. Price said initial reports of the incident started coming in at 7:30 p.m.
Patrol arrived shortly after and were flagged down by an individual saying that her friend had been shot. Patrol located the victim and started rendering aid until medical arrived. However, when medical arrived, they pronounced the victim deceased.
Officers later patrolled the area and spoke to multiple witnesses of the scene, and interviewed multiple individuals to understand what took place. After gathering evidence, police believe that an argument ensued between a group. Soon after, someone pulled out a firearm and shot the victim.
Police believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.
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 or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
