A stretch of South Durango Drive turned into an active crime scene Tuesday night after Las Vegas police responded to reports of a death in the 8900 block near Pebble Road. Homicide detectives worked late at the scene while Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department units stayed posted in the area, and officials said they expected to share more information in the following hours.
Police at the scene
Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 8900 block of South Durango Drive, near Pebble Road, and classified the incident as a homicide, according to News 3 LV. Reporters at the scene described detectives canvassing the neighborhood and processing evidence while nearby streets were restricted. Metro did not immediately release the name of any victim or announce arrests.
How to contact investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or email [email protected], per LVMPD. Tips can also be submitted through Metro’s public information office or anonymously to Crime Stoppers. Investigators often ask residents and businesses to preserve any doorbell or dash-cam footage from the area and timeframe in question.
Recent incidents nearby
The Durango corridor has seen other serious cases this year. On Jan. 28, two people were found dead inside a home in the 8600 block of Rowland Bluff Avenue, near South Durango Drive, an incident that homicide detectives also handled, according to the Review‑Journal. That case remains under investigation and involved the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
What to expect next
The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner will identify any victims and determine cause and manner of death, per LVMPD. Metro’s public information office typically issues updates when investigators have new details to share, and local outlets are expected to carry those official briefings as they are released.
