Las Vegas police are investigating a deadly shooting in Spring Valley after officers found a person with gunshot wounds Sunday morning on the 5800 block of West Sunset Road. Homicide detectives responded to the scene while evidence technicians combed the area, and nearby streets were temporarily shut down. Metro said it plans to hold a media briefing this afternoon at 1:15 p.m.
According to the Las Vegas Review‑Journal, the department’s initial public statement confirmed the location and said detectives were investigating. The release noted that officials were not yet identifying the victim and had not provided a suspect description.
Police briefing and investigation
In a press release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Metro said homicide detectives had been called out and would share more details at the scheduled afternoon briefing. So far, the department has not released information on a possible motive or suspect, and investigators are still working the case.
Spring Valley context
The Spring Valley area, a patchwork of residential blocks, shopping centers and apartment complexes west of the Strip, has seen several violent incidents this year, and neighbors have raised concerns about public safety responses. Earlier this spring, a pre‑dawn officer‑involved shooting briefly shut down an intersection in the neighborhood, as reported in coverage of a pre‑dawn Metro shooting.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information about Sunday’s shooting is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at (702) 828‑3521 or by email at [email protected]. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385‑5555 or visit Crime Stoppers of Nevada…