Third person in triple homicide near downtown Las Vegas identified
The third of three people shot and killed in downtown Las Vegas Monday night was identified by the Clark County coroner's office Wednesday.
DeAndre Leggett, 38, was found dead in an apartment kitchen along with Charlita Lashunda Carroll, 35, and Morty Cornell Young, 37.
Metro Capt. Robert Plummer called the event a "senseless" shooting, possibly related to a drug robbery. Police stressed there was no fight involved, just a quick series of shots that left three lifeless on the floor.
At the scene, police said a 6-foot, 4-inch black man wearing all black was seen approaching the apartment from a nearby alley shortly before the shooting and running away afterward. A witness also saw an older, dark red or burgundy van with a tan stripe along its side pull up before the shooting and flee afterward.
Narcotics and gang intelligence detectives are involved in the investigation of Monday's shooting, said Metro spokesman officer Jesse Roybal. The FBI Violent Crime Task Force also has offered to assist, he said.
Review-Journal writer Rachel Crosby contributed to this report. Contact Lawren Linehan at llinehan@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @lawrenlinehan
