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Police believe man shot near Maryland Parkway and Bonanza was homeless man

Posted at 11:57 PM, Aug 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-05 12:15:25-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Homicide detectives with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a death near Maryland Parkway and Bonanza Road.

Police say a person walking down the street noticed a man lying on the ground. It appeared the man had been shot.

The person called 9-1-1. First responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Police believe the victim may be a homeless man who is known to frequent the area. There also may have been some sort of altercation before the shooting.

No one has been arrested at this time.

The Clark County coroner will identify the deceased.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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