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Victim in fatal stabbing in Las Vegas identified

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By Bryan Horwath / Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 11, 2025 - 12:47 pm

The identity of a man found with fatal stab wounds Friday has been released.

According to Clark County coroner’s office records, Alejandro Rodriguez, 67, died by way of homicide due to “sharp force injuries.”

Las Vegas police were called early Friday afternoon to a wash area just off Renaissance Drive, near Tropicana and Eastern, before finding Rodriguez with multiple stab wounds.

Police said Rodriguez was believed to be homeless. The Metropolitan Police Department has not released information about any arrests related to the stabbing.

Contact Bryan Horwath at bhorwath@reviewjournal.com.

North Las Vegas police investigate killing after man found dead in vehicle

By Bryan Horwath / RJ

August 2, 2025 - 1:35 pm

A man’s body was found inside a vehicle in North Las Vegas late Friday afternoon, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department.

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By Noble Brigham / RJ

August 1, 2025 - 7:06 pm

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Horseshoe supervisor legally sold assault rifle to NYC gunman, lawyer says

By David Ferrara / RJ

July 31, 2025 - 5:12 pm

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By Mary Hynes / RJ

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Shane Tamura, the Las Vegas man responsible for a NYC shooting that left 4 dead, blamed football and the NFL for his perceived struggle with the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

NYPD: Horseshoe boss sold NYC gunman his weapon, car

By Jennifer Peltz and Dave Collins The Associated Press

July 30, 2025 - 7:16 pm

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California football coach recalls Shane Tamura as ‘just a quiet kid’

By McKenna Ross / RJ

July 30, 2025 - 6:22 am

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By Casey Harrison / RJ

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Woman killed in Las Vegas murder-suicide identified by coroner

By Casey Harrison / RJ

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North Las Vegas police investigate park homicide

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

July 29, 2025 - 4:28 pm

A man was found unresponsive by officers at a park near Tropical Parkway and Goldfield Street on Tuesday morning around 2:50 a.m., according to the North Las Vegas Police Department.