LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Police are investigating a homicide Tuesday afternoon in east Las Vegas.
The incident happened around 1:46 p.m. in the 1200 block of South Eastern Avenue near Charleston Boulevard, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
LVMPD is expected to provide further information at a 7:45 p.m. briefing, which you can watch live below:
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct location of the incident.
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