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Police identify man killed in murder-suicide

A man who police said was killed during a murder-suicide involving a couple early Tuesday was identified as Raymond Rodriquez, 24, of Henderson.

Police said the deaths of Rodriquez and his girlfriend, Karissa Nailen, 23, who was identified earlier by authorities, were the result of a murder-suicide. Police said a history of domestic violence existed between the two.

Nailen's mother called 911 around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday after hearing gunshots in her home, where the two were staying.

Investigators will not say who fired the weapon. The cause of death in both cases is being investigated by the Clark County coroner's office.

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