Las Vegas police say a man was stabbed after a dispute over property

Las Vegas, Nev. (FOX5) – A man was stabbed to death Sunday night after a property dispute, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:16 p.m. Oct. 2 in the 1800 block of Orom Street, near East and St. Louis avenues. Responding officers found a victim in the area suffering from a stab wound.

The victim was taken to Sunrise Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 44-year-old Eric Enriquez. Enriquez died of a stab wound to the chest and his death was ruled a homicide.

LVMPD said the victim was at a home in the area when the suspect confronted him about a property dispute. Police said they got into an argument and the victim was stabbed. According to the police, the suspect fled the area.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Unit at 702-828-3521 or by email at [email protected] To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online. www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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