Las Vegas police: Shooting victim dead following crash near Bonanza, Eastern

Crash near Bonanza, Eastern leads to deadly shooting
Crash near Bonanza, Eastern leads to deadly shooting(Chase Duckworth/FOX5)
Published: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:33 PM PDT
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that took place around 7:30 pm Friday night at Bonanza and 22nd Street.

According to police, paramedics discovered the driver of one of the vehicles suffering from a gunshot wound as he was being transported to the hospital.

Officers said the driver was shot and then proceeded to leave the shooting scene. Police believe the shooting happened near Mesquite and 13th Street prior to the crash.

LVMPD said the man, under the age of 20, was transported to a Las Vegas hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Miguel Rodarte Anguiano, 19, from North Las Vegas. He died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen and his death was ruled a homicide.

Officers said the other vehicle involved in the crash was found unoccupied and had rear-end damage. As of Friday night, nobody has been arrested.

Police urge anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 702-385-5555.

Stay with FOX5 as this story develops.