Man in custody accused in North Las Vegas slaying

A man already in custody at the Clark County Detention Center on other charges has been booked as a suspect in a homicide last summer, according to a North Las Vegas Police Department release.

Christopher Knowles, 34, was interviewed by North Las Vegas Police Department detectives and booked Friday on charges on open murder with the use of a deadly weapon, burglary with the use of a deadly weapon and prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

The homicide occurred July 31 on the 1700 block of Ingram Street, near East Owens Avenue and North Pecos Road, after police responded to a welfare check at a residence.

Officers located a man, who was believed to be in his early 50s, suffering from serious injuries. Medical personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the male dead.

Anyone who may have information about the crime is urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, or at crimestoppersofnv.com.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.