LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man is dead after an argument about an eviction led to a tenant shooting and killing his landlord, Las Vegas police said.
According to Homicide Lieutenant Robert Price, the shooting occurred in the 3600 block of North Campbell Road near West Gowan Road, at around 4:45 p.m.
The 911 caller said his roommates were in an argument, and during the argument, someone was shot.
Arriving officers were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.
Police found the victim lying on the kitchen floor suffering from several gunshot wounds. Medical personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Price said the argument stemmed because the victim, the landlord, was attempting to evict the suspect.
The suspect became angry, pulled out a gun, and shot the victim several times, Price said.
Price said there are four people who live at the property, one who was inside during the shooting and another who was in the yard.
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