North Las Vegas neighborhood plagued by deadly shootings

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North Las Vegas neighborhood plagued by deadly shootings

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — North Las Vegas business owners and neighbors are quick to describe what they saw in a deadly Friday shooting, but they refrained from revealing their identities out of concern it will happen again.

On Friday, police responded to the 2500 block of North Las Vegas Boulevard near Carey Avenue after 

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. When officers arrived, they found 15-year-old Daniel Robles suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.

Despite life-saving measures, the Rancho High School sophomore was pronounced dead at the scene, NLVPD said. One week before the beginning of summer break.

Business owners and residents told 8 News Now the neighborhood has been plagued with shootings, alleging three shootings so far this month.

An NLVPD spokesperson confirmed there have been three shootings this month and pointed to ongoing efforts to curb the criminal activity.

“The North Las Vegas Police Department has and will continue to carry out our vision, which is to enhance the safety and security of our citizens by providing effective, efficient law enforcement, and promote community partnerships,” a city spokesperson wrote. “With this stated, our patrol officers have conducted over 33 business and neighborhood patrols since the beginning of the month, with a goal of being visible and in the area when needed. We encourage community members to report suspicious activity to help us focus our patrol efforts.”

The vigil site for Robles was adorned with flowers and candles, but right above it marked the bullet holes in the salon wall where the teenager was killed.

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Workers at the beauty salon told 8 News Now the shopping center has had shootings but not over a long ******* of time. One worker, who did not want to be named, said they felt the shootings were not indicative of the business area.

Another business owner, who did not want to be named, said he was with a customer when he heard the gunshots, telling them not to go outside. Only moments later the business owner went outside and found the teenager dying.

Out of an abundance of caution, workers from five businesses in the area corroborated what they saw Friday but asked not to be named. Some asking for police to set up a police camera box in the parking lot to make the area safer.

The North Las Vegas Police Department is planning to hold a community event June 10 at the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. Police personnel are expected to address crime statistics, recent crime trends, citizen’s academies, and department updates. Neighbors are asked to attend.

Th suspect or suspects in Roble’s death have still not been apprehended according to police. Anyone who may have information about this incident is urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department by phone at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada by phone at 702-385-5555, or online at 

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