LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said that one 34-year-old man is dead after an altercation about parking Tuesday afternoon.
SUSPECT ARRESTED: LVMPD: Suspect arrested in homicide that left 34-year-old dead
According to information provided in the press release, dispatch received a call around 10:30 a.m. that a man has been shot.
Police responded, and arrived at the 5200 block of Tipper Avenue.
Although information is preliminary, police believe that an altercation started regarding limited parking on the street and cars blocking each other. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and fired a couple of rounds.
According to police, one 34-year-old man was shot and found deceased on scene.
Because of the shooting, Francis H Cortney Junior High School was placed on lockdown. Police said some students heard gunshots, which made students believe there was an active shooter on school grounds. However, officials responded and confirmed that there was no threat to the school.
SUSPECT ARRESTED: LVMPD: Suspect arrested in homicide that left 34-year-old dead
