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LVMPD Summerlin area officers find man with 'several gunshot wounds' inside apartment

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Posted at 4:56 PM, Feb 06, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-06 21:31:01-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide in the west valley Monday afternoon.

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Police are on scene at the 8600 block of Starboard Drive. This is near Sahara Avenue and Durango Drive.

Lt. Jason Johansson said the Summerlin area command received reports of gunshots at an apartment complex in the area.

When officers arrived, they were directed by citizens to an apartment door.

"Upon making entry, officers located a Black male in his 30s who was shot several times," Johansson said.

Medical and the fire department arrived shortly after and pronounced the man deceased on scene.

Because of what happened, homicide investigators have responded. Preliminary details on the investigating are short, however, officers are currently canvassing the area for surveillance videos or witnesses.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the LVMPD homicide section at 702-828-3521 or email homicide@lvmpd.com. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.