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LVMPD Investigates Domestic Related Murder-Suicide
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Office of Public Information
400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office: 702-828-4082
Sheriff Kevin McMahill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On August 1, 2026, at approximately 3:28 a.m., LVMPD Communications received a report of a domestic disturbance occurring in the 5000 block of Haystack Drive. A female caller stated a male was armed with a gun.
As patrol officers arrived, they attempted to make entry into the house when they heard a possible gunshot from inside. After making entry, officers found a male and female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medical personnel pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The LVMPD Homicide Section was notified and responded. Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined a male killed his girlfriend and then shot himself. This is an ongoing investigation.
The identification of the decedents, as well as the cause and manner of death, can be obtained through the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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