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UPDATE: Coroner identifies man killed in shooting on Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas

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Posted at 11:14 AM, Jul 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-20 22:58:17-04

UPDATE JULY 20: The Clark County Coroner has identified the man who was killed as 32-year-old Jeremy McMiller.

His death was due to gunshot wounds of the torso and extremities. McMiller's death was ruled a homicide.

The ruling only pertains to the manner of death determined by the coroner. It is not a criminal charge.

UPDATE July 14: North Las Vegas has released more information about a shooting that was reported at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Police say they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to University Medical Center where he later died.

A man who was identified as the shooter was detained and questioned. At this time, the shooting is being investigated as a self-defense shooting. However, the investigation is ongoing.

The Clark County coroner will identify the deceased.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 to submit an anonymous tip.

ORIGINAL STORY: The North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting on Wednesday morning.

Homicide detectives were called to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of East Carey Avenue, west of Civic Center Drive, just before 8 a .m.

Authorities say a man in his 30s was shot multiple times at that location and transported to the University Medical Center but later died.

The suspected shooter was taken into custody, according to police.

Police did not release any further immediate details.