Las Vegas, NV – A woman was discovered deceased inside a luggage bag near an apartment complex in Las Vegas early Thursday morning, prompting a homicide investigation.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers responded to a report of a possible deceased person near Spencer Street and East Reno Avenue at approximately 4:19 a.m. on October 3rd. Upon arrival, they found the body of a woman within a luggage bag.

Medical personnel confirmed the woman’s death, and due to the suspicious circumstances, the LVMPD’s Homicide Section assumed control of the investigation.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 46-year-old Kristen Avelar.

Detectives are actively seeking information from anyone who knew Ms. Avelar or has any details about her whereabouts leading up to her death. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555 or online at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

This is a developing story. We will provide further updates as they become available.