LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Neighbors in a usually quiet North Las Vegas neighborhood shared their shock with 8 Information Now after a person was discovered murdered in a close-by park.
“I’m shocked that something happened like this,” Michelle Rankins advised 8 Information Now.
A usually peaceable neighborhood was startled this week after a person was murdered.
“I hate to hear it because that’s somebody’s family member,” Clara Lewis mentioned. “Somebody is hurting.”
The incident occurred round 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, close to Tropical Parkway and Goldfield Avenue, close to North Fifth Avenue. A person was found damage in a park in North Las Vegas, and he later died, based on officers.
North Las Vegas police are nonetheless looking for the particular person or folks related to the crime.
“This is a really nice neighborhood,” Rankins mentioned. “As you can see, people are outside, the kids here.”
Rankins advised 8 Information Now that she has lived within the space for about 15 years and has by no means heard about or apprehensive about crime.
“I feel safe walking outside at any given time in the evenings when it cools down,” Rankins mentioned. “So I’m kind of sad that that happened.”
Lewis advised 8 Information Now she has at all times felt comfy in her residence, however added that something can occur anyplace.
“It all happens so quickly, you know?” Lewis mentioned. “You start off having fun and then it ends up as something tragic.”
Each Lewis and Rankins agreed they are going to change their pondering sooner or later.
“Now I’ll be more alert,” Lewis mentioned.
Anybody with details about the incident is urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Division by telephone at 702-633-9111. To stay nameless, contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada by telephone at 702-385-5555.
