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Police investigate homicide in central valley

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By / Las Vegas Review-Journal
May 25, 2021 - 5:04 am
 
Updated May 25, 2021 - 10:01 am

Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide overnight in the central Las Vegas Valley.

Police Homicide Lt. Ray Spencer said the killing unfolded in the area of West Monroe Avenue and H Street after midnight Tuesday. He wrote in a text that police received a 911 call reporting that a male in his mid-50s was shot in the roadway.

“Patrol officers arrived and located the deceased,” Spencer said, adding “we have no witnesses at this time.”

Anyone with information can call homicide detectives at 702-828-3521. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Contact Glenn Puit by email at gpuit@reviewjournal.com. Follow @GlennatRJ on Twitter.

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