Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 | 2:56 p.m.
A man found dead at a northwest valley apartment complex early Thursday has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office as 25-year-old Las Vegas resident Yonas Andebrehan.
Officers were called about 5 a.m. Thursday to investigate a report of a man down at the Quail Tree Apartments, 7100 W. Alexander Road, near U.S. 95, according to Metro Police.
Police found Andebrehan in the grass near an apartment building, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
It appears he was shot in the chest then ran a short distance before dying, according to police and the Coroner's Office.
His death was the 124th homicide this year investigated by Metro Police.
Anyone with additional information about the case can call Metro's Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or email [email protected]. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, visit crimestoppersofnv.com or text CRIMENV with tip information to 274637 (CRIMES). Message and data rates may apply.
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