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Man Shot And Killed By North Las Vegas Police

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Police in North Las Vegas say a suspect is dead after being shot by officers.

Authorities released few details Tuesday, the morning after the shooting near Lake Mead Boulevard and 5th Street.

Police say they were responding to a criminal complaint Monday night in a residential neighborhood.

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At some point, multiple officers fired their weapons.

The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not said what led to the shooting.

The suspect has not been identified pending notification of family.