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Husband Shoots Wife Then Himself
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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 24, 2026, at approximately 3:40 p.m., LVMPD Communications received a report of two individuals shot inside of an apartment located in the 4900 block of South Nellis Boulevard. Patrol officers arrived and located a female and male both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medical personnel were requested and pronounced both individuals deceased at the scene.
The LVMPD Homicide Section was notified and responded. During the investigation, detectives determined a male shot his wife and then himself. The couple had recently separated. 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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