Las Vegas police investigate fatal shooting

By Mike BlaskyLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 1, 2012 - 11:36 am

Las Vegas police were investigating a fatal shooting Thursday morning in the central valley.

Police said a man was found shot to death about 11 a.m. at a residence near Vegas Drive and Simmons Street.

Officer Laura Meltzer said officers arrived at a house in the 2500 block of Ellingson Drive and found the dead man outside the home. The man was not taken to a hospital.

Homicide detectives were called to investigate.

Police did not release additional details.

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.

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