In the early morning hours of August 25, 2008, EMT’s and police responded to a call of a man down at the intersection of Nellis and Sahara. When they arrived, they found 35-year-old Harold Polk suffering from a gunshot wound to his head.

Polk was transported to UMC where he was treated. He survived and remained in local hospitals until his death on January 6, 2009.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office determined that Polk’s death was the result of the gunshot wound and ruled his death a homicide.

Police say Mr. Polk appears to be homeless. He left a convenience store on Nellis and Sahara about a half hour before he was shot. He was wearing a black t-shirt with yellow printing saying, “I stood up for Skeeter,” and black pants. Shortly thereafter, Polk was discovered on the ground.

Anyone with information about Mr. Polk’s death is urged to call CrimeStoppers at (702) 385-5555.

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