Danny Contreras, 35, of Las Vegas was found dead inside a vacant home on the 5800 block of East Carey Avenue near North Nellis Boulevard on October 23, 2017. A woman who reported hearing a man groaning called for a welfare check; officers arrived about 7:05 a.m. and found Contreras deceased. The Clark County coroner determined he died of multiple gunshot wounds and ruled the death a homicide.

Investigators noted Contreras had tattoos that suggested possible gang ties, but early findings indicated the killing was more likely tied to narcotics activity. Neighbors described the vacant house as a problem place with possible drug activity; several reported hearing arguing and a dog barking but no gunshots and there were no witnesses to the shooting. No arrests or identified suspects have been reported. If anyone has information about this homicide, contact the Metropolitan Police Department or Crime Stoppers.