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Police investigate ‘possible drowning’ in Las Vegas

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By Bryan Horwath / Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Police in Las Vegas said Wednesday that a man was found dead in a swimming pool, according to a news release.

The Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday afternoon that it was investigating the “possible drowning” in the 2600 block of Palma Vista Avenue, which is on the city’s southeast side, near McLeod Drive and East Sahara Avenue.

Police responded to a call for service just after 12:30 p.m., according to the news release.

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