Police said the victim in the Aug. 17 slaying had a distinctive green skull tattoo. (LVMPD)
Police said the victim also had a band of letters on his forearm. (LVMPD)
Daniel Dean Way. (LVMPD)LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified a probable homicide victim as Daniel Dean Way, 19, of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Metro police earlier released photos of two tattoos belonging to Way in hopes of identifying him.
According to Metro's Homicide Section, Way's body was found in an area near Los Feliz Street and Bonanza Road on Aug. 17.
Detectives described the suspect as a white man, 16-25 years old, about 5-feet-10 and 135-150 pounds. Police said he had short light brown hair.
Police urge anyone with information on the slaying to call Metro's Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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