Police have not said how the person died. They said the body was found Sunday in the 14000 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard near Jean, and detectives are working to establish what happened.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed it was investigating, KTNV reported. Further information is pending the Clark County Coroner’s Office determination of the cause and manner of death.
What Coroner Findings Determine
According to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, its investigations may involve gathering information and outside laboratory testing of blood, body fluids or tissues. The office determines cause and manner after the examination is complete and the case information and evidence have been evaluated.
Few Details Released So Far
Beyond the location and the fact that the body was found Sunday, no other details have been provided. The station’s report does not indicate who found the body, what led to the discovery, or whether investigators suspect foul play.
The 14000 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard near Jean is south of the Las Vegas valley’s urban core. Police have not given a timeline for the coroner’s findings or said whether they plan to issue additional updates.
