Shooting victim in North Las Vegas identified
A man who was shot on Monday in North Las Vegas died on Wednesday, police said.
He has been identified as 32-year-old North Las Vegas resident Jamar Landers, according to the Clark County coroner’s office. The death was ruled a homicide with a gunshot to the head as the cause of death.
The shooting occurred about 3:45 p.m. at an apartment near Webb Avenue and Stocker Street, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department news release.
Officers found an unresponsive man suffering from a critical gunshot wound, the release said. Officers said that a suspect fled the scene prior to their arrival.
The victim was transported to University Medical Center in critical condition.
Detectives took over the investigation, and were notified Wednesday that the victim died, police said.
Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, or at crimestoppersofnv.com.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.
