HENDERSON (KTNV) — An investigation into a fatal shooting is underway in Henderson on Wednesday morning.
In a statement to media, the Henderson Police Department said the shooting was reported just before 10 a.m. in the 1200 block of Imperia Drive, in the Seven Hills area.
Officers responding to the call arrived to find a 53-year-old woman dead and a 74-year-old man armed with a handgun, police stated.
"Officers attempted to communicate with the armed male for approximately 40 minutes," a department spokesperson wrote. "The male then sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a local area hospital in critical condition."
In an updated news release on Thursday, Henderson police revealed the man had since died from his injuries.
"Henderson Detectives' preliminary investigation revealed that the incident is likely the result of a murder-suicide," police stated in an updated release on Thursday.
This case is being investigated as the third homicide in the Henderson Police Department's jurisdiction so far this year.
Police asked anyone with information that could help their investigation to call 702-267-4911. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or leave a tip online at crimestoppersofnv.com.
