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It was around 1:33 A.M. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when officers at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a call. On the phone, a witness described finding an unresponsive male lying in the street. The caller described the location as the 600 block of Clement Court.
Immediately, officers were on their way. Upon arriving in the area, officers spotted the victim near Bermuda Road and Serene Avenue. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators noted that the man was suffering from apparent injuries, but they did not release any details about the potential suspect or whether foul play was suspected.
This continues to be an ongoing investigation, so anyone with information about what could have happened should report what they know to the police. The LVMPD Homicide Section can be reached at 702-828-3521. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
When a body is discovered with apparent injuries, it typically makes the most sense to assume that those injuries contributed or caused the person’s death. Typically, when someone has passed away, the incident is taken extremely seriously by law enforcement, even if the death was an accident.
That said, it is possible to receive a less serious criminal charge with lighter penalties when the incident is proven to have happened as a result of an accident or something unintentional. Involuntary manslaughter is described as a killing that happens without intent but as a result of recklessness or criminal negligence.
Legally, a death can be considered justified if the other party was acting in self-defense, in defense of others, or in the line of duty. Typically, self-defense strategies are taken on a case-by-case basis.
In general, it’s justified to use deadly force only when the other party is using equally deadly force or threatening to use deadly force. For instance, if one party shot another person with a gun, then it would be legally defensible for the other party to take out a firearm and fatally shoot the other person.
Another situation that could happen is a fight or an aggressive situation that gets out of control. When someone kills someone else in a “heat of passion” moment, then that’s typically considered voluntary manslaughter. While this is still a very serious charge, it’s less serious than getting charged with murder, which requires an intent to kill.
Are you worried that you could potentially be charged due to your involvement with a fatal accident? Are you concerned you could get arrested for a different violent crime in Las Vegas? If so, then it’s important to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
Here at LV Criminal Defense, our team of local, experienced lawyers is prepared to advocate for you. Schedule a free phone call with our team now by leaving your contact details on our online form.
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