Slaying victim identified as 38-year-old homeless man
A man killed last week at a central valley apartment complex was identified Wednesday by Las Vegas police as 38-year-old Bernard “Mike” Smith.
Smith, who is believed to have been homeless, was found dead in a doorway Dec. 14 at the Parkview Pointe Apartments, 3665 Cambridge Street, near Twain Avenue. Police said Wednesday the case was ongoing and investigators were actively seeking leads.
Smith was wearing a bright blue leather jacket at the time of his death. Police said he was known to frequent the area near the apartment complex where he died.
Anyone with information concerning this crime is urged to call the Las Vegas police Homicide Section at 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.
Contact reporter Antonio Planas at aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638.
