A man has been charged after a fatal shooting in North Las Vegas, police announced Friday.
The shooting happened at 12:38 a.m. April 17 in the 5600 block of Wedgefield Street, near Ann and Losee roads, police said in a statement.
Police responded to that address after receiving a report of a 32-year-old male with an apparent gunshot wound.
Police said “the victim was reported to be arguing with another adult male when he was shot. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. The victim was transported to (University Medical Center) in critical condition.”
On Friday, NLVPD detectives were notified that the victim had died. The identity of the deceased, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
On April 17, Daniel Jeremiah Smith, 22, was arrested for attempted murder with a deadly weapon. He will now be recharged with open murder, police said.
