Metro Police detectives investigate a double homicide behind a strip mall at Washington Avenue and Rancho Drive Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2017.
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 | 12:33 p.m.
A homeless man and woman were found shot to death today behind a central valley shopping center where they slept, according to Metro Police.
A bystander discovered the bodies — a woman in her 20s and a man in his 50s — and summoned police at 7:11 a.m. to the shopping center at Washington Avenue and Rancho Drive, Lt. Dan McGrath said.
Detectives believe the victims, who might have been targeted, were on a mattress near a loading dock sometime after midnight Tuesday when someone walked by and shot them, McGrath said.
A motive for the shooting has not been established, McGrath said. Investigators were combing the area for possible surveillance video.
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.
