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Man killed in east Las Vegas Valley shooting identified

Kevin Thomas, 50, was found dead on the scene after he was shot about 7 p.m. at 5101 E. Twain Ave., near Nellis Boulevard, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

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Las Vegas animal cruelty unit coming down on cases valleywide

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Animal Cruelty Unit hit the streets a year ago, and already the unit said it has many accomplishments. The unit is partnered with city and county animal control departments, The Animal Foundation and the Desert Inn Animal Hospital and investigates cases ranging from cockfighting and dog fighting circles, animal poisoning, animal cruelty, abuse or neglect and injury or abuse to police animals.

Las Vegas police say child sexual predators come in all shapes, sizes

Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic experience and life-altering experience. While every case is different, child abuse prevention experts say when it comes to pedophiles, there are signs that can prevent abuse.