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Las Vegas police report one man dead after drive-by shooting in east valley

Homicide near Ballantine Drive prompts investigation by Las Vegas police
Posted at 11:07 PM, Nov 26, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-27 23:14:03-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 4800 block of Ballantine Drive.

On Saturday around 8:53 p.m., Las Vegas police responded to a shooting at a residence in the east valley. Arriving officers located a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Arriving medical officials pronounced the victim deceased.

Investigation by LVMPD's homicide section indicates the victim was inside of his vehicle with two other people. An unknown vehicle occupied by multiple people approached and shot multiple rounds at the victim. The suspects fled prior to police arrival.

The identification of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.