07-02-2005 - Homicide at 1600 Block of Cordoba

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    LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

    MEDIA RELEASE

    July 2, 2005

    EVENT #: 0507020308 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Sgt. Rocky AlbyHomicide SectionPhone: 229-3521

    On Saturday, July 02, 2005 LVMPD received a 911 call of shots fired in the 1600 blockof Cordoba. According to the caller two Hispanic male were chasing another male andshooting at him. As patrol officers arrived in the area, a male victim was discovered in

    the alley, east of Cordoba. Medical personnel responded but the victim passed away asa result of his injuries. The victims name is being withheld pending the notification ofthe legal nest of kin.

    Homicide detectives responded to the scene and spoke with the witnesses. Accordingto the witnesses the male victim was seen walking around the vehicles that were parkedon Cordoba when a newer model red Oldsmobile was scene. Two of the occupants ofthe vehicle, both Hispanic males exited the vehicle and started chasing the victim in aneast bound direction. Witnesses claim hearing numerous shots. When the shootingstopped, the two suspects are seen returning back to the red Oldsmobile and fleeing

    in a southbound direction.

    Anyone with information is encouraged to contact LVMPD Homicide at 229-3521 orCrimeStoppers at 385-5555.

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    LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

    MEDIA RELEASE

    July 2, 2005

    EVENT #: 0507020308 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Sgt. Rocky AlbyHomicide SectionPhone: 229-3521

    On Saturday, July 02, 2005 LVMPD received a 911 call of shots fired in the 1600 blockof Cordoba. According to the caller two Hispanic male were chasing another male andshooting at him. As patrol officers arrived in the area, a male victim was discovered in

    the alley, east of Cordoba. Medical personnel responded but the victim passed away asa result of his injuries. The victims name is being withheld pending the notification ofthe legal nest of kin.

    Homicide detectives responded to the scene and spoke with the witnesses. Accordingto the witnesses the male victim was seen walking around the vehicles that were parkedon Cordoba when a newer model red Oldsmobile was scene. Two of the occupants ofthe vehicle, both Hispanic males exited the vehicle and started chasing the victim in aneast bound direction. Witnesses claim hearing numerous shots. When the shootingstopped, the two suspects are seen returning back to the red Oldsmobile and fleeing

    in a southbound direction.

    Anyone with information is encouraged to contact LVMPD Homicide at 229-3521 orCrimeStoppers at 385-5555.