Man killed in North Las Vegas shooting identified
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the man who was killed Tuesday in North Las Vegas.
Teonte Ward, 21, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, the coroner’s office ruled.
Officers were called around 1:45 p.m. to the 1800 block of Helen Avenue, near West Carey Avenue and North Martin Luther King Boulevard, after a report of gunfire, according to North Las Vegas police spokesman Alexander Cuevas.
Police found Ward and woman who suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. Ward died at University Medical Center, police said.
Cuevas said Tuesday that police do not believe the shooting was a random act. It was unclear Friday afternoon if any arrests had been made.
Anyone with information may call the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111.
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