LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Police are searching for a suspect after one person was found dead in a business near the Arts District.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of W Utah Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
According to Lt. Robert Price, a man had been trying to get a hold of his friend and wasn't able to, so he went over to the business where his friend works on Utah Avenue.
WATCH that full briefing here:
When that man arrived, he found his friend lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds.
The man called 911, Price said, and officers from the Downtown Area Command responded. The officers rendered aid until medical personnel arrived, who pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Price said police do not have a suspect at this time, but do believe this was an isolated incident and there is no further danger to the public.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
-
Witnesses in 12-car crash that killed three people testify in court
Jose Gutierrez faces 10 felony charges, including open murder, after officials say he intentionally sped nearly 100 mph into a line of cars at Cheyenne and Jones on Nov. 18.
2 dead, 1 person hospitalized after shooting in North Las Vegas
A shooting in North Las Vegas leaves two people dead, and another person hospitalized early Sunday morning.
LVMPD: Hit-and-run kills pedestrian in Paradise
LVMPD has shared information regarding a fatal hit-and-run in Paradise, marking the 151st traffic-related death of 2025 in their jurisdicition.
Police arrest fourth suspect in Las Vegas restaurant bombing, judge denies bail
Fourth suspect arrested in Las Vegas restaurant bombing. Joseph Gutierrez, 18, faces felony charges in Nov. 13 explosion at Piero's Italian Cuisine.
