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Suspect sought in fatal shooting

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 1, 2009 - 3:00 pm

Carlos Orellana

Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect, Carlos Orellana, in a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead today outside the Olive Mediterranean Grill and Hooka Bar, 3850 E. Sunset Road.

Orellana, 23, is wanted in connection with the slaying, which happened at 12:01 a.m. Police said two other men were also injured.

Orellana was last seen driving a white 2008 Toyota four-door compact car with Nevada license plate "LV 20P0." Police believe Orellana is armed and dangerous.

The two other victims, a 20-year-old Las Vegas man and a 26-year-old man, are being treated at local hospitals for nonlife threatening injuries. One victim took himself to University Medical Center and reported being shot. The other victim was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and treated for injuries related to a beating.

The names of the three victims have not been released. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

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