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At around 7:50 P.M. on December 5th, police officers in Las Vegas received a call about an unconscious man who appeared to have been shot near Lake Mead Boulevard and Civic Center Drive. When officers arrived at the scene in the 2000 block of Daley Street, they discovered a male victim deceased from a gunshot wound. The victim is believed to have been in his mid-20s.
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying what happened, but they have currently stated that they believe the shooting was an isolated incident. They are searching for the culprit now.
One strategy that detectives are currently using to investigate this crime is asking for the public’s help. The public is often a huge asset when it comes to getting information about potential crimes, suspects, and victims. Eyewitnesses are especially helpful when they see what happened or witness specific circumstances that could’ve contributed to the fatal shooting incident.
Another way that investigators often investigate fatal shooting crimes is to start looking for evidence at the scene and around the area. In today’s modern world, there are countless security cameras set up around town, especially near roadways. That said, officers can often ask nearby businesses or look at nearby traffic cameras for video footage of the criminal attack. This footage could give officers a clear picture of the suspect or more information about what the suspect was wearing, what they used to commit the crime, and a general overview of what they look like.
Police can also search the scene for any DNA evidence or other evidence left at the scene. The bullet itself can often give officers a lot of information about the weapon and shooter’s position.
All evidence isn’t foolproof or a 100% guarantee that the suspect is guilty of a crime. For instance, video footage can make it appear as if a specific person committed a crime, but it’s always difficult to know for certain if the person in the footage is the person being identified. Lookalikes exist, and many forms of footage are blurry.
Another example is when an eyewitness believes they saw you at the scene of the crime. It’s been shown time and time again that eyewitnesses can be wrong when it comes to identifying the true culprit.
That said, it’s always your best move to hire a criminal defense attorney to determine your best defensive strategy when you’ve been accused of a crime, even if you think that the other party has significant evidence against you.
Surprisingly, even DNA evidence, fingerprint analysis, and facial recognition technology can fail and be wrong. Never assume that the evidence the other side has against you is enough to condemn you, especially if the evidence they have against you isn’t that solid.
Here at LV Criminal Defense, our top Las Vegas criminal lawyers have extensive experience defending our clients from various types of criminal accusations.
We can help you identify your best defense strategy based on your specific circumstances. Schedule a call with our team now to talk about your situation and get a free case review.
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