Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide reported yesterday near West Lake Mead Boulevard and Buffalo Drive, turning a busy weekend intersection into an active crime scene as detectives worked late into the evening. Metro has not released the victim’s name or said whether anyone has been arrested.
What Police Say
According to KSNV, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department described the case as early in the investigation and said the information is preliminary, with more details expected as detectives sort through evidence and witness statements.
Metro did not immediately provide information on possible injuries, suspect descriptions or a timeline for when the incident unfolded. Anyone with details or footage was urged to contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or by email at [email protected], per the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Neighborhood History
The stretch of West Lake Mead Boulevard around Buffalo Drive has seen multiple violent incidents in recent years. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported a deadly April 2024 shooting at an apartment complex near Club Pacific Way, and the Review-Journal detailed a 2018 double homicide‑suicide near North Buffalo Drive and West Lake Mead. As in those earlier cases, the current investigation is in the hands of Metro homicide detectives.
How to Help
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has video is asked to contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or [email protected], and to call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to remain anonymous, per Crime Stoppers of Nevada. Investigators often ask tipsters to hang on to phone and doorbell footage and to avoid posting it publicly while detectives work, so images and timestamps stay intact for the case file…