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Las Vegas woman, 22, fatally shot during street robbery

Updated Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 | 10:54 a.m.

A 22-year-old woman was fatally shot Tuesday night during a street robbery in the north valley, according to Metro Police.

Laura McKinney of Las Vegas was walking along Simmons Street near Lake Mead Boulevard with a friend about 10:30 p.m. when they were approached by three males in their late teens, police said.

One of the teens pulled a handgun and demanded McKinney give up her belongings, police said. At some point, he fired one shot, hitting McKinney, before the teens fled on foot, police said.

​Police found McKinney in the street. She was transported to University Medical Center, where she later died, police said.

As of this morning, Metro had not identified any suspects.

Police ask anyone with information to contact homicide investigators at 702-828-3521 or via email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.

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