Child’s body found, police need help identifying

LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Published May 28, 2021 6:59 PM

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MOUNTAIN SPRINGS, Nev. (KYMA, KECY) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is asking for help to identify a young male who was found near Mountain Springs and State Route 160 on Friday morning around 8.

He was the victim of an obvious homicide.

The young man is believed to be Hispanic, between the ages of 8 and 12.

Officers are asking the public to please share this sketch. They hope someone related to/familiar with the child will recognize him.

Lt. Ray Spencer of LVMPD led a press briefing Friday evening:

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, or LVPMD homicide detectives at (702) 828-3521.

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