Las Vegas Sun

April 25, 2024

Metro: Man killed near homeless camp in Las Vegas

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Shawn Jackson

A man was killed early Saturday morning near a homeless encampment at the corner of Mountain Vista Street and Carol Circle in east Las Vegas, according to Metro Police.

The victim had been in a physical altercation with a homeless individual identified as Shawn Jackson, officials said in a Sunday news release.

Jackson, 33, was arrested and booked on an open murder charge at the Clark County Detention Center, officials said.

Residents with more information can contact Metro 702-828-3521, or by email at [email protected].