Midday slaying near UNLV was drug-related, police say

Metro Police detectives are investigating a broad-daylight slaying Thursday in a shopping center near Tropicana Avenue and Maryland Parkway.

The drug-related shooting was reported about 12:30 p.m. in the back of a business in the 1100 block of Tropicana, police said.

Officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he later died at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, police said.

A preliminary investigation determined that the victim was confronted by a gunman, who fled in an “unknown direction” after he opened fire, police said.

The suspect was only described as a black man. 

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.