LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man was fatally shot by his son during an argument in an east Las Vegas apartment on Tuesday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
LVMPD Homicide Lt. Robert Price says the shooting happened at approximately 4 p.m. in the 2600 block of South Bruce Street, near Sahara Avenue.
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Officers responding to 911 calls found the victim inside an apartment and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, Price said. He was taken to Sunrise Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Price said patrol officers soon found the suspected gunman, 22-year-old Bishop Deshotel, who was identified as the victim's son, a few blocks away from the scene.
The investigation is still in its initial stages, but Price said detectives believe the father and son were in an argument that turned physical, and the son pulled out a gun and shot his father.
The victim has not been publicly identified, but Price described him as in his late 40s.
LVMPD said Deshotel was booked into the Clark County Detention Center for open murder with a deadly weapon. He is expected to make his initial appearance in court on Thursday.
Police believe this is an isolated incident. Anyone with information that could help the investigation is encouraged to contact LVMPD's Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or crimestoppersofnv.com.
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