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Man dies from gunshot wounds inside crashed car, police say

Updated October 7, 2024 - 11:03 am

A man died after he was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a crashed car on Saturday night, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Police responded to South Decatur Boulevard and Sobb Avenue after hearing several gunshots. Officers found a vehicle that had crashed into a fixed object with a man inside suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased, police said.

Police instructed anyone with information about the incident to contact the homicide section at 702-828-3521 or homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, people can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

Contact Katie Futterman at kfutterman@reviewjournal.com.

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