Teen killed in North Las Vegas shooting identified

By Mike BlaskyLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 21, 2012 - 10:14 am

The name of a North Las Vegas teenager who was gunned down last week was released Tuesday.

Authorities said Frank Wiest, 18, was shot and killed about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1637 Splinter Rock Way. A 20-year-old man was also shot but survived.

North Las Vegas police arrested Mario Camacho, 33, in connection with the shooting.

Camacho was booked on a murder charge at the North Las Vegas Detention Center on Thursday, police said.

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.

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