Police also believe the alleged killer was canvassing the area to commit other crimes before Friday’s homicide of the German. The journalist was found dead outside his home on Saturday morning after an argument between the suspect. German has reported on government corruption and organized crime for decades in Las Vegas. AP The 69-year-old victim, who worked for the Las Vegas Journal-Review, suffered from multiple blunt force injuries, the newspaper reported. His sudden death marked the end of decades of comprehensive reporting on organized crime and political corruption in the region. It also gained notoriety for its exclusive coverage of the aftermath of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas — the deadliest in US history. In two images released of the suspect, the individual is seen wearing a bright orange reflective long-sleeved shirt, jeans and a straw hat that covered much of his face. He was also seen carrying a dark gym bag over his shoulder. German was well respected in his field as an accomplished investigative reporter.AP Police also asked neighbors in the area to check video cameras they may have in their homes or businesses between 8 a.m. and 1 a.m. Friday. “We are taking this case very seriously and our investigators are working around the clock to locate and arrest the suspect,” Las Vegas Police Officer Dory Coren said in a statement.
