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19-year-old killed in North Las Vegas shooting identified

The Clark County Coroner’s office on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hag ...
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The Clark County coroner’s office on Friday identified a man killed in a North Las Vegas shooting this week.

Justyn Robertson, 19, of Las Vegas died from gunshot wounds of the back and chest, according to the coroner’s office. His death was ruled a homicide.

Robertson was shot at an apartment complex just prior to midnight on Monday in the 2600 block of East Deer Springs Way. He died at University Medical Center, police said.

A second victim was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.

No suspect has been arrested.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Las Vegas police at 702-633-2133. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Contact David Wilson at dwilson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @davidwilson_RJ on Twitter.

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