Police: 1 dead in hail of gunfire near downtown Las Vegas

Two men were spotted running away after more than a dozen rounds were fired in a fatal shooting early this morning near downtown Las Vegas, according to Metro Police.

One person was killed in the barrage of gunfire about 2:40 a.m. on Euclid Avenue, near Charleston Boulevard and Fremont Street, police said.

Multiple people, including the victim, called 911 to report the shooting, police said. A witness reported seeing two men running toward Fremont Street, and another person saw a black car speed away, police said.

The victim, whose name has not been released, will be identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Detectives have not yet determined a motive for the slaying.

Anyone with any information can contact Metro homicide section at 702-828-3521 or by email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.