Man found dead in west Las Vegas parking lot

Metro Police investigating apparent homicide on Buffalo Drive

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Metro Police are investigating after a man was found dead outside a business in the west Las Vegas valley on Saturday evening. The man was found unresponsive in a parking lot with an unknown puncture wound, and two other men who were with him fled the scene before police arrived.

Why it matters

Homicides and violent crime remain a concern in the Las Vegas area, with the city seeing a rise in such incidents in recent years. This latest incident highlights the need for continued public safety efforts and investigations into suspicious deaths.

The details

According to Metro Police, officers responded to the parking lot of a business on Buffalo Drive just after 5:45 p.m. on Saturday and found the unidentified man unresponsive with an unknown puncture wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel. Detectives learned the man had been in the area with two other men who ran away before police arrived.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday evening around 5:45 p.m.

The players

Metro Police

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which is investigating the apparent homicide.

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What’s next

Metro Police homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and have not yet released the identity of the deceased man or the cause of his death.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing public safety challenges facing the Las Vegas community and the importance of thorough police investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding suspicious deaths.