Las Vegas police shut down a busy stretch of downtown on Saturday as officers launched a homicide investigation near Stewart Avenue and North 3rd Street, a short walk from Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. Metro officers told people in the neighborhood to steer clear while homicide detectives gathered evidence and canvassed for witnesses. The department did not release any details about possible victims, suspects, or when the incident occurred, saying it would share more information at a news briefing later in the morning. The heavy police presence kept nearby roads blocked for several hours as investigators worked the scene.
Police On Scene
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed it was investigating a homicide and again advised the public to avoid the area, according to KLAS / 8 News Now. The outlet reported that Metro did not disclose how many people were involved or whether any arrests had been made while detectives remained at the scene.
Where It Happened
The location, described as an area bounded by Stewart Avenue and North 3rd Street, sits near several downtown landmarks and entertainment corridors, and local coverage shows detectives have been responding to multiple violent incidents across downtown and the Arts District this month, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. That string of recent investigations has kept homicide detectives busy in central neighborhoods while they canvass for video and witnesses.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact Metro’s Homicide Section. LVMPD press material lists the tip line at 702-828-3521 and an email address of [email protected] for leads, according to LVMPD. To remain anonymous, the department directs people to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Detectives said they would provide additional details at the scheduled briefing once it begins.
This is a developing story. We will update this report as police release more information.
