Investigation underway after man dies from gunshot wounds

CREATED Aug. 1, 2012

  • Print

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a man died from gunshot wounds.

On Tuesday around 8 p.m., Metro received a call from a person reporting gunshots fired in the 2800 block of Constantine Avenue.

Officers responded to the scene where they discovered shell casings on the ground and a vehicle that appeared to have been struck by gunfire.

Around 8:20 p.m. a man was brought to North Vista Hospital by way of private conveyance, suffering from gunshot wounds.

The man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later. His name has not been released.

Metro is currently investigation the incident. A preliminary investigation into the case indicates both incidents are related.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide are urged to call Metro at (702) 828-3521.