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Man shot and killed in North Las Vegas Sunday morning

A man died early Sunday morning after a shooting in North Las Vegas, police spokesman Alexander Perez said.

North Las Vegas police responded to a call shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of East Wright Avenue, he said. The 19-year-old was transported to UMC, where he was pronounced dead.

Perez said the incident does not appear to be random and that a small blue pickup truck may be involved.

The coroner has not yet named the man who died.

Perez urges anyone who may have information about the case to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, callers may contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Contact Rachel Hershkovitz at rhershkovitz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @rzhershkovitz on Twitter.

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