Las Vegas Sun

April 16, 2024

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting in North Las Vegas

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of man in North Las Vegas.

Police say Jeffery Moore has been booked on suspicion of several charges, including murder with a deadly weapon.

The shooting was reported at about 3 a.m. Sunday in the 3100 block of East Tropical Parkway.

Officers responding to the scene found a 32-year-old lying in the street with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the victim apparently was shot while inside a vehicle with some acquaintances, including the alleged shooter.

Investigators say they allegedly left the victim in the median of the road and fled the scene. Moore was arrested in the 3600 block of Remington Grove Avenue.

It's not clear if he has a lawyer or will be appointed a public defender.