Homicide investigation underway in southwest Las Vegas Valley

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By Tony Garcia / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 23, 2024 - 6:19 am

Police are investigating a homicide Monday morning in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.

The call came in just before 10:55 p.m. Sunday near Monte Isola Street and Cipro Avenue, near Dean Martin Drive and West Starr Avenue, according to Lt. Patrick Hughes of the Metropolitan Police Department.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on X.

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81-year-old accused in fatal stabbing in south Las Vegas Valley

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

December 23, 2024 - 9:07 am

Las Vegas police say an 81-year-old man was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing Sunday afternoon in the south valley.

Robert Telles, left and Mary Ann Ismael, right. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Divorce finalized for Robert Telles following conviction in RJ reporter’s murder

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 10:00 am

Telles, the former Clark County public administrator, was convicted in August of fatally stabbing Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.

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Suspect, 18, arrested in fatal central Las Vegas shooting

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

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Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old as a suspect in the shooting of a married couple in central Las Vegas last weekend.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 shooting spree

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Prosecutors to pursue death penalty against man accused of killing wife, stepson

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By Annie Vong / RJ

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Man killed, woman injured in central Las Vegas shooting, police say

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

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