Man, woman found dead at apartment in west valley

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Published Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 | 1:50 p.m.

Updated Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 | 7:47 p.m.

Detectives are investigating the slayings of a man and a woman found Thursday afternoon in a west valley apartment, according to Metro Police.

The man was shot, but it wasn’t immediately clear how the woman died, Metro Capt. Jason Letkiewicz said.

Officers were dispatched about 12:40 p.m. to Union Apartment Homes, 4450 S. Hualapai Way, south of Flamingo Road. A man checking on his friend’s welfare found the bodies and contacted police, Letkiewicz said.

There were no indications of a break-in and the pair, described as in their early 20s, had been dead at least 24 hours, Letkiewicz said. No suspects have been identified, police said.

Laura Baker, who was out walking her small dog, described the complex, which opened Dec. 31 and where she has been living since February, as a nice and quiet place. She said her apartment has an alarm and security camera system, and she isn’t afraid.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro 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.