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LVMPD: Man was fighting with 'multiple people' moments before deadly shooting

Police continue to search for suspect
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UPDATE JULY 9: Police say the man who died after a shooting at an apartment complex Monday night was arguing with multiple people both inside and outside of his apartment.

At some point, the argument escalated and the suspect shot the man.

Everyone involved fled the scene before officers arrived, police say.

Authorities did not share a suspect description.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 702-828-3521. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

The identity of the man shot will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

ORIGINAL STORY
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- Las Vegas police are looking for a suspect after a deadly shooting near Twain Avenue and Paradise Road.

Officers responded to a call of the shooting shortly before 7:45 p.m. in the 3800 block of Paradise Road. When police arrived they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

He was transported to Sunrise Trauma where he succumbed to his injuries.

Police say they are still looking for suspect. The investigation is being handled as a homicide.

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