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Police continue search for gunman after fatal shooting in west Las Vegas

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Posted at 10:41 PM, Dec 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-05 01:44:53-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues its search for a shooter wanted in connection with a homicide investigation from Nov. 20.

Officers reported a man was shot near the 4700 block of South Decatur Boulevard, near Tropicana Avenue, at about 3:45 a.m.

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He was transported to Spring Valley Hospital in critical condition but ultimately died from his injuries a week later.

Detectives originally said they were searching for a driver of a Chevrolet sedan from that night.

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Tuesday, police updated the investigation and said they are now looking to identify a man behind the wheel of a BMW sport utility vehicle .

This man was described as a black man in his early 30s and last seen wearing a blue jacket, white shirt, and jeans.

The LVMPD said no arrests have been in the case and the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with further information was urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.