Crime briefs for July 31, 2001

Tuesday, July 31, 2001 | 11:05 a.m.

28-year-old LV man slain

Metro Police homicide detectives are investigating the slaying of a 28-year-old man in a southwest Las Vegas apartment complex Monday night.

Police were called to the Silver Stream Apartments, 5701 W. Rochelle Ave., near Jones Boulevard and Flamingo Road, about 9:15 p.m.

The victim was found dead inside an apartment after an apparent dispute with another person in the apartment, Lt. Wayne Petersen said.

Police say a 40-year-old man believed to be a suspect in the homicide fled the scene before police arrived.

A 40-year-old man

was held in University Medical Center this morning for a psychiatric evaluation after he threatened suicide and his girlfriend's brother was killed during a struggle for a handgun.

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Las Vegas Wranglers vs. Utah Grizzlies

Orleans Hotel-Casino
Leaving Springfield at Beauty Bar

Beauty Bar | 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Justin Sayne and Dignity at Moon

Moon Nightclub | 10:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Lily Tomlin at the Hollywood Theatre

Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand
2nd Annual Go-Go Cup at Blush

Blush Boutique Nightclub | 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

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