Teen shot, killed in northwest Las Vegas valley
Update: Metro’s original release described the victim as a “male subject.” A new release specified the victim was a teenager. This article has been updated to reflect that change.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A teenager was shot and killed in the northwest Las Vegas valley Tuesday night, according to Metro police.
Around 9:25 p.m., police received multiple reports of a person “shot and down” in an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Club Pacific Way near Buffalo Drive and Lake Mead Boulevard.
When officers arrived they found a teen with apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
Police said the teenager was involved in a flight with several other individuals in the complex.
All suspects had left the scene before police arrived. However, police said there does not appear to be a danger to the public.
The identification of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released
by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information is encouraged 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 at 702-385-5555 or on their website.
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