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Man who went missing from Las Vegas residence found dead at nearby park

Harold Shields, 74. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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By LAWREN LINEHAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 27, 2016 - 11:15 am

A man who went missing from his Las Vegas residence Monday was reported dead at a nearby park Wednesday.

Harold Shields, 74, went missing from his residence near Charleston Boulevard and Cimmaron Road, about 8 p.m. Monday, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Police said Shields may not have been able to identify himself or his address and may have needed medical attention.

Shields was found dead at All American Park about one mile from his home, police said.

The Clark County coroner will confirm his cause and manner of death. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

Contact Lawren Linehan at llinehan@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0381. Find @lawrenlinehan on Twitter.

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