Drug deal becomes murder scene; suspect remains on the loose

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – Las Vegas Metro Police are asking for the public’s help to find a killer.

Investigators were called to a neighborhood near Stewart and Nellis just before 10:30 Tuesday night and found the victim, who died at the scene. They say the victim had met the suspect to buy marijuana, but for some reason the suspect shot the victim and fled.

The identity of the man who died hasn’t been released, nor has any description been given for the suspect being sought.

Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com . To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com .