Woman arrested in slaying of boyfriend
Las Vegas police arrested a woman in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend Tuesday morning near Paradise and Desert Inn roads.
Police were called to a home at 7:19 a.m. in the 3700 block of Hazelwood Street where they found a 25-year-old man with a stab wound. He was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where he died. His identity was not released.
Homicide Lt. Ray Steiber said police have arrested 29-year-old Chamel Smith on the recommended charge of murder with a deadly weapon.
Steiber said the incident was domestic-related, although it was initially investigated as a possible home invasion.
Review-Journal reporter Mike Blasky contributed to this report. Contact reporter Antonio Planas at Aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638.
