Crime & Safety
Murder Suspect Caught On Surveillance, Metro Asks For Help
Metro police are seeking help in locating a murder suspect who shot and killed a man while fleeing on bicycle last week.
LAS VEGAS, NV - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are seeking help in finding a suspect from a Dec. 1 murder. On Wednesday Metro released surveillance footage that shows the suspect fleeing the scene after shooting and killing a man who was attempting to thwart his robbery.
The victim, Kolton Sawyer, 26, was killed after chasing the suspect who just robbed a woman near Melody Ln. and Rancho Dr. The suspect turned to shoot as he fled on bicycle and hit the victim twice, according to Metro.
The murder occurred near the intersection of Holly Ave. and Allen Ln., according to Metro.
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The suspect is being described as a black male between between 20-30 years old with facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black zip up hoodie and black jeans. Metro said he was last seen jumping a wall into Portola Del Sol Apartments.
To read about the victim, read this recent piece from KLAS-TV in Las Vegas: http://www.lasvegasnow.com/new....
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Anyone with information about this murder investigation is encouraged to call LVMPD at 702-828-3521 or 702-385-5555 or email homicide@lvmpd.com.
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