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Clark County coroner identifies Monday stabbing victim

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL STAFF
April 27, 2016 - 8:45 am
 
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The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a man who was stabbed to death on Monday.

Ronald Wise III, 25, died at University Medical Center from a stab wound to the chest after a verbal fight turned violent in front of a home in the 3800 block of James Paul Avenue.

Investigators believe Wise knew the person who stabbed him and are working to identify a suspect.

Anyone with information on the stabbing may call Metro’s homicide section at 702-828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to remain anonymous.

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