Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a domestic violence-related shooting that resulted in one woman's death and another being hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. yesterday, in the 4700 block of Sack Drive, near East Tropicana Avenue and Nellis Boulevard, as reported by FOX5 Vegas.
The suspect, identified only as a Hispanic male by police, reportedly called 911 to confess that he had shot someone. After law enforcement arrived at the location, they found the suspect with his hands up, and he was promptly taken into custody. In one of the automobiles parked on the street, officers discovered two Hispanic females with gunshot wounds, one of whom, succumbed to her injuries on the scene, while the other was rushed to the hospital, according to 8 News Now.
LVMPD believes that the shooting was an isolated event, and the suspect is thought to be the ex-husband of one of the victims. The police state that the suspect was motivated by jealousy over his ex-wife's new relationships. Yesterday afternoon, when the suspect saw his ex-wife traveling on Sacks Drive, he intercepted the car they were in, blocking their path before getting out of his vehicle and shooting into their car, hitting both women.
"During the holiday season and after the holiday season domestic issues seem to be on the rise, once again LVMPD has resources for anyone who has been suffering from any type of domestic violence, Family Justice Center is always available, they have all the resources available to help any victims that maybe out there," LVMPD Lieutenant Robert Price mentioned in a statement obtained by FOX5 Vegas. The surrounding area, including the intersection at Sacks and Blanton Drives, was closed off for the investigation that evening.
The public has been urged to come forward with any information or footage that may assist with the case. Any bystanders who may have captured video of the incident are encouraged to submit it to police. For individuals affected by domestic violence, resources such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and the Domestic Violence Resource Center at 775-329-4150 are available for support.
