North Las Vegas Police responded to distressing reports of a deceased woman in an apartment at the 100 block of East Rome Boulevard on the morning of Sunday. The woman, found to have suffered critical injuries, was shortly pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, as reported by FOX5 Vegas.
The subsequent investigation swiftly led to the arrest of 29-year-old Markeem Benson, the deceased woman's boyfriend. Charged with open murder with a deadly weapon, Benson awaits further proceedings at the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center, having the additional charge of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, according to KTNV.
The name of the woman, along with further details surrounding the exact cause and manner of her death, has yet to be disclosed; this information is expected to be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. Police officials have not provided additional specifics regarding the circumstances leading up to the woman's demise or the evidence that led to Benson's rapid apprehension.
North Las Vegas Police are seeking public assistance with information related to this case. They encourage anyone with helpful knowledge to contact the police department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers via phone or online.
