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By DAVID FERRARA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
September 13, 2014 - 12:55 pm
 

A 21-year-old Las Vegas man was indicted Friday in a fatal shooting that occurred more than a year ago.

Police have said Zuri Burton, who faces murder, robbery and drug charges, shot 35-year-old Sterling Nitsuma in August 2013.

Burton had arranged to buy marijuana from Nitsuma at a home near Torrey Pines Drive and Craig Road before Nitsuma was shot in the head, according to police.

Burton was ordered held without bail.

Contact reporter David Ferrara at dferrara@reviewjournal.com or 702-380-1039. Find him on Twitter: @randompoker.

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