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Unidentified man found beaten near UNLV dies from injuries

Published Sunday, April 26, 2009 | 8:08 p.m.

Updated Monday, April 27, 2009 | 10:32 p.m.

Police are asking for help in identifying this man, who was in critical condition when the picture was taken this past weekend.

Metro Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man found beaten near UNLV. Authorities said Monday night the man had died as a result of his injuries.

Officers responded at about 1:50 a.m. Friday to the report of a man down in the area of 1055 East Tropicana. The man was found badly beaten and suffering from a brain injury, authorities said.

That location is between Maryland Parkway and Swenson Street adjacent to the UNLV campus. Police released the man's photo Sunday with hopes that someone can identify him.

The man had no identification and wasn't able to communicate with officers. He was taken to a hospital unconscious and in critical condition. He died Monday, although authorities still haven't been able to identify the man.

The victim was described as white, between 50 and 60 years old, about 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighing about 155 pounds. He was wearing a white, button-up shirt, white pants, a black belt and gray athletic shoes.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information about the incident is asked to call Metro detectives at 828-3111 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

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By Lenny_V

April 27, 2009

12:02 a.m.

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Didn't the same thing happen in that area not so long ago? This is just sickening.

Makes me want to go down to that area, get in a wheelchair and wait for these cowards to make their move, then jump up and beat the f*** out of them.
By Bringiton

April 27, 2009

2:32 a.m.

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If he didnt have his ID only means they took his wallet. Yet another reason I have my ccw.
By LasVegas2009

April 27, 2009

7:58 a.m.

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By smoke14

April 28, 2009

3:09 p.m.

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just one more reason why "gun control" will be the death of this county...citizens need to arm themselves to protect the public against this type of trash
By Lenny_V

April 29, 2009

10:46 p.m.

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Damn, right smoke14. Unfortunately this man passed away, RIP. I hope the perpetrators rot in jail then hell, preferably the later ASAP.