LVMPD investigating homicide near Las Vegas Blvd, Lamb

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Update: The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in this shooting as 18-year-old Markies Miguel. A preliminary investigation has revealed shortly after 8 a.m. metro police and paramedics responded to a call of a male shot in 3900 block of Las Vegas Blvd North.

An 18-year-old male was found shot inside of a trailer and pronounced deceased on the scene, according to police.

Police said victim had been in a verbal argument with his brother. The argument escalated and victim was shot.

The victim’s brother was identified as 27-year-old Miguel Michael.

Michael was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the Clark County Detention Center where he was booked for open murder.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity once next of kin has been notified.

Original story below:

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is investigating a shooting near Las Vegas Blvd. and Lamb Blvd. Friday morning.

This is on Las Vegas Blvd. between Lamb and Nellis.

Officers will be giving an update shortly.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX5 for the latest updates.

Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.