Police: Man shot near downtown dies at scene

A man was fatally shot near downtown Las Vegas Saturday, police said.

The Metropolitan Police Department received a ShotSpotter notification at 12:45 a.m. in the area of North 15th Street and Mesquite Avenue, the department said in a release.

Responding officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound on the sidewalk in front of a residence in the 300 block of North 15th Street, according to Metro.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.

Police urged anyone with information to contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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