Man killed in North Las Vegas shooting identified

Clark County coroner’s office (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

North Las Vegas police asked for the public's help in identifying a person who got into a Chevy pick up truck near the scene of a homicide on June 17, 2023. (North Las Vegas Police Department)

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By David Wilson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

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The Clark County coroner’s office Tuesday identified a man killed in a North Las Vegas shooting earlier this month.

Salamon Castillo, 36, died from a gunshot wound to the chest after being shot on June 17, near Dillon Avenue and North Bassler Street.

Police found Castillo shot around 6:35 p.m. and he died on scene.

As of Wednesday afternoon, an arrest had not been made in connection with the shooting. Police asked the public for help in identifying a person that they believe has information about the shooting.

Police released photos of a woman getting into a black Chevy pickup that was seen leaving the area of Dillon and Bassler near the time of the shooting.

To contact police call 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, call 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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