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Las Vegas police investigating death of man in east valley Wednesday night

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a man found dead in the east valley Wednesday night.

Police said they are on scene in the 70 block of Parrish Lane near E. Charleston and N. Nellis boulevards.

When police arrived around 5:45 p.m., officers said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

"Homicide was requested," police said. "The investigation is ongoing. I have not heard any confirmation or denial that it's a homicide, and the responding Lt. should notify if there will be a briefing."

KTNV is headed to the scene and will provide more information as police release them.