Published Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | 2:16 p.m.
Updated Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | 4:19 p.m.
The sound of a gunshot blast led people to find a man gravely wounded lying behind a vacant building in the north valley this afternoon, according to Metro Police.
The shooting was reported about 1:30 p.m. near Cheyenne Avenue and Jones Boulevard, Lt. Ray Spencer said.
The victim, only described as a Black man in his early 30s, died at University Medical Center, Spencer said.
As of this afternoon, no possible eyewitnesses have come forward, and a possible motive hadn’t been identified.
Homicide detectives were canvassing the area to try to find surveillance footage, Spencer said.
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 crimestoppesrofnv.com.
