Las Vegas police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a shooting that left another male dead early Sunday morning. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) received a distressing call around 2:42 a.m. yesterday, reporting an attempted suicide in the 6800 block of North Durango Drive. Patrol officers who arrived on the scene discovered a male with a gunshot wound, which medical personnel later pronounced dead at the scene.
After further investigation by the Homicide Section, Joshua Martinez was identified as a suspect in the case. LVMPD SWAT executed a search warrant at a residence, where they were able to take Martinez into custody without incident. He was then booked into the Clark County Detention Center on an open murder charge. The details of the tragic event were provided by LVMPD's official news release.
The victim's identity has not been released, as authorities are still notifying next of kin and conducting further investigation. The Clark County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, and this information will help clarify the circumstances of the fatal shooting.
Law enforcement officials continue to seek information from the public regarding this incident. LVMPD urges anyone with relevant details to come forward and contact their Homicide Section directly by phone or email. Additionally, for those wishing to remain anonymous, there is a provision to reach out to Crime Stoppers via phone or their website.
