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Man killed in North Las Vegas shooting identified

Updated June 2, 2021 - 3:04 pm

The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a North Las Vegas man who was shot and killed on Sunday afternoon.

He was 30-year-old Angel Rodriguez, the coroner’s office said. His death was ruled a homicide.

Police were called about 2:10 p.m. Sunday to East Lake Mead Boulevard and North Webster Street, where they found Rodriguez shot, the North Las Vegas Police Department has said. Rodriguez died at the scene.

Detectives do not consider the shooting to be a random act of violence, but police did not release further details. Police had not arrested anyone in connection with Rodriguez’s death as of Wednesday afternoon, department spokesman Alex Cuevas said.

Anyone with information about Rodriguez’s death may contact North Las Vegas police at 702-633-9111. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Contact Katelyn Newberg at knewberg@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0240. Follow @k_newberg on Twitter.

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