Argument Leads to Fatal Shooting in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. An argument between two men turned deadly late Sunday night when one opened fire, killing the other in a neighborhood near downtown Las Vegas. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. near the intersection of Stewart Avenue and 21st Street. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say the victim, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses told officers that the men had been arguing before shots were fired. The suspect fled on foot and remains at large. Homicide detectives are canvassing the area and reviewing security footage from surrounding properties. Police have not released the identities of either man, pending notification of next of kin. The shooting is part of a series of violent incidents that have occurred in Las Vegas over the past several weeks, prompting community leaders to call for renewed focus on violence prevention and conflict resolution.