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Child's death under investigation by Las Vegas police

Generic: Day Police Lights
Posted at 5:24 PM, Feb 22, 2022
and last updated 2022-02-22 22:23:05-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Homicide detectives with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of a child in the eastern part of the Las Vegas Valley, police announced on Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, the child was killed in the 4300 block of Saddle Brook Park Drive (near Lamb Boulevard and Carey Avenue). Police described the homicide as "domestic related."

UPDATE: Note brought to Las Vegas elementary school leads to discovery of child's body

LVMPD did not immediately provide the child's age or release any suspect information. Lt. Ray Spencer is expected to answer questions at a 6:30 p.m. press conference.

Read an updated report here.