Homicide Detectives Investigating Body Found In A Back Yard

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LAS VEGAS, NV (KXNT) - Metro Homicide detectivies are investigating the discovery of a body in the back yard of a home near McCarran International Airport.

On Saturday morning, patrol officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a deceased male found at a home in the 5400 block of Viscount Carlson Drive, near Maryland Parkway and Russell Road. Officers arrived and were directed to the backyard where the body was located.

Detectives from the LVMPD Homicide Section then responded to the scene and are investigating. The identity of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released by 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 online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.