Murder-suicide suspected after couple, ages 91 and 92, found dead in west Las Vegas Valley
An elderly couple were found dead Tuesday afternoon in the west Las Vegas Valley in what police described as a murder-suicide.
Police were asked to perform a welfare check at a residence in the 11000 block of Glacier View Avenue, near West Lake Mead Boulevard and the 215 Beltway, according to a Metropolitan Police Department release.
Officers arrived and did not get an answer at the home’s front door. Through a window in the back of the house, officers saw a man lying motionless on a bed. After entering the home, police found the man and woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Clark County coroner’s office later identified the couple as Phyllis Lipshutz, 92, and Herman Lipshutz, 91, both of Las Vegas. Both died as a result of gunshot wounds to the head. Phyllis’ death was ruled a homicide; Herman’s as a suicide.
Detectives learned the Lipshutzes had recently been informed that their medical conditions had worsened.
Police said an investigation was ongoing.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact Metro’s Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting the Lifeline network at 988. Live chat is available at 988lifeline.org.
Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on X.
