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Body of shooting victim found in Las Vegas

Las Vegas police said a man was discovered dead early Thursday near Swenson Street and Paradise Road.

His identity was not released.

Police said they were called about 3 a.m. to the 3800 block of Palos Verdes Street to investigate reports of multiple gunshots.

Upon arrival, they found the male victim dead. He was shot multiple times, police said.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Section at 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

Contact reporter Antonio Planas at aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638.

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