Las Vegas Sun

May 6, 2024

Deadly North Las Vegas shooting may have been linked to robbery

Updated Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 | 6:18 p.m.

A 51-year-old man may have been robbed in the shooting that claimed his life in North Las Vegas early Saturday morning, city police said.

According to spokesman officer Aaron Patty:

Officers were called about 6 a.m. to the area of Tonopah Avenue and Stocker Street, south of Lake Mead Boulevard. A neighbor reported hearing gunshots.

The man, who suffered a gunshot wound, was found on a sidewalk, where he died. The investigation is ongoing and the shooter or motive haven't been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or crimestoppersofnv.com.

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