Man Stabbed to Death on N Buffalo Drive in Las Vegas

Police searching for suspect after fatal altercation in northwest Las Vegas Valley

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

A man was stabbed to death on Saturday evening in the 2000 block of North Buffalo Drive in northwest Las Vegas. Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting an unconscious man bleeding in a parking lot, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the victim was with two or three other individuals when an argument escalated, resulting in the stabbing. The suspect fled the area and remains at large.

Why it matters

Violent crime, including homicides, has been an ongoing concern in the Las Vegas area, with the city seeing a rise in such incidents in recent years. This latest fatal stabbing highlights the need for continued efforts to address public safety and find ways to de-escalate conflicts before they turn deadly.

The details

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday to multiple 911 calls reporting an unconscious man bleeding in a parking lot in the 2000 block of North Buffalo Drive, near West Lake Mead Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. Medical personnel attempted to provide aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe the victim was with two or three other individuals when an argument escalated, resulting in the stabbing. The suspect then fled the area and remains at large as of Sunday morning.

  • The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the homicide.

Lieutenant Robert Price

A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who provided details about the incident.

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What’s next

The LVMPD homicide section is continuing to investigate the stabbing and is requesting assistance from anyone with information regarding the incident. Individuals with details are encouraged to contact the homicide section at 702-828-3521 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 702-385-5555.

The takeaway

This tragic stabbing death underscores the ongoing challenges Las Vegas faces in addressing violent crime and the need for the community to work together with law enforcement to find ways to de-escalate conflicts before they turn deadly.