A deadly altercation that may have sprung from a dispute over an alcoholic beverage resulted in a shooting during an illegal street takeover in Las Vegas last November. According to documents obtained by 8 News Now, the incident culminated in the death of Andre Santiago. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to the takeover at the intersection of West Patrick Lane and South Edmond Lane, where Santiago was found shot and later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Witnesses claimed Santiago had been a bystander at the street event, and social media posts suggested the confrontation was over a Twisted Tea drink. The 8 News Now report indicated surveillance footage captured a large crowd dispersing with a figure in black clothing and reflective shoes shooting Santiago before fleeing the scene. Joredyn Hubbard, 19, later identified by police as the suspect, was apprehended, and a gun with an extended magazine was found in his vehicle.
During an interview with detectives, Hubbard initially denied involvement but later admitted to the shooting after being confronted with surveillance footage. News 3 LV reported that he confessed in his post-Miranda statement to the killing of Andre Santiago. He is being held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center, with a preliminary hearing set for January 13.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police released descriptions and photos of two other potential suspects: a Black male in a black hoodie and dark pants, and a white or Hispanic female in a gray hoodie and light-colored jeans. They asked anyone with information to contact the Homicide Section or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers, according to Hoodline.
