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Coroner Identifies Man Who Died After Police Custody Incident in North Las Vegas

Coroner Identifies Man Who Died After Police Custody Incident in North Las Vegas

Daniel Lujan Jr., 39, has been identified by the coroner as the man who died after a Sunday incident involving North Las Vegas police in the 6000 block of Yellowhammer Place, near Aviary and Deer Springs ways.

Who Died

The Clark County coroner identified the man as Daniel Lujan Jr., 39. He died after an incident involving North Las Vegas police on Sunday.

Where It Happened

Police said the incident occurred in the 6000 block of Yellowhammer Place in North Las Vegas. The area is near Aviary Way and Deer Springs Way.

What Is Known So Far

Authorities have released only limited information so far. The available details say Lujan died after the Sunday police response and was later identified by the coroner.

Key Facts

  • Daniel Lujan Jr., 39, died after a Sunday incident in North Las Vegas.
  • Police said the incident happened in the 6000 block of Yellowhammer Place near Aviary and Deer Springs ways.
  • The coroner identified the man who died in custody after the police response.