A homicide occurred Thursday at the entrance of an apartment complex on the 4800 block of Spencer Street in Las Vegas, prompting police to close part of the road near Tropicana Avenue and Maryland Parkway. Officers remained on scene while detectives searched for witnesses and evidence, with a section of Spencer Street blocked as the investigation continued.
Police Plan Afternoon Briefing
Officials told the Las Vegas Review-Journal they expect to hold a news conference around 2 p.m. to release more information about the killing. Metro has not yet released the victim’s identity or an official cause of death while detectives work to nail down a timeline.
Scene Locked Down As Detectives Work Case
FOX5 reports officers were called to the entrance of the apartment complex and that crews quickly cordoned off the area while detectives interviewed witnesses and processed the scene. As of the latest update, no arrests had been announced and investigators were treating the case as an active homicide investigation.
How To Help
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, anyone with information is asked to contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Tips may also be emailed to [email protected], and callers who wish to remain anonymous can use Crime Stoppers’ tip line.
Developing Story
This is a developing story. Additional details are expected from Metro’s briefing and the Clark County coroner’s office. This article will be updated as new information becomes available from official sources.
