
A 24-year-old man was shot during a gathering on Taylor Street in Henderson and later died at a local hospital. This marks the city's first homicide of the year, according to the City of Henderson.
Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded around 2 a.m. to the 300 block of Taylor Street for a party where shots were fired. One person was killed. Authorities reported 10 counts of gun discharge in a prohibited area and an open murder charge with a deadly weapon, as reported by the City of Henderson.
24-year-old Damarea Ethridge has been arrested and charged with open murder following an incident on Taylor Street. He was taken into custody without resistance and is being held at the Henderson Detention Center. The Clark County Coroner's Office is working to identify the victim once next of kin are notified. The police have not released further details as the investigation continues, as stated by the City of Henderson.