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A body of a man in his 20s was found in the street early Tuesday morning in northwest Las Vegas.

Police received an anonymous call at 5:57 a.m. of a person found face up, dead of gunshot wounds, Las Vegas police Lt. Tim Odpendyk said. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide.

The man's body was found in the 3800 block of Aspen Cove Street, near Alexander Road and the Las Vegas Beltway. Police did not release a motive.

Homicide Lt. Lew Roberts said police have not tracked down any witnesses and do not have a suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Section at 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

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