A grim discovery on an east Las Vegas roadway has led to an active homicide investigation. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect after a woman was found dead late Friday, June 28. At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a call and found the body on East Yuma Avenue and South Frank Street, as reported by KTNV.

The investigation has so far uncovered that the deceased woman was involved in an altercation with an unidentified individual in an SUV. A harrowing scene ensued as the SUV made several abrupt stops, ultimately resulting in the woman falling from the hood and striking her head fatally against the road. The vehicle in question absconded from the expanse before law enforcement arrived on the scene.

As first responders reached the location, medical personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The Clark County Coroner’s Office is expected to release the identity of the victim, along with the specific cause and manner of her death, once the next of kin have been properly notified. This development was detailed in coverage by 8NewsNow.

Details suggest the incident was not merely tragic but also criminal in nature. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking information from any potential witnesses and has asked members of the public to come forward. Individuals with knowledge pertinent to the incident are urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 702-828-3521, or to email [email protected]. For those wishing to remain anonymous, a tip can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 702-385-5555. With an air of urgency, the investigation presses forward, and the city waits, hoping for swift justice and answers to emerge from the shadows of this latest tragedy.