North Las Vegas, NV — Tragedy struck North Las Vegas late Monday as five individuals were fatally shot and a teenager was critically injured in two related incidents. Police were called to a residential area shortly after 10 p.m. where they found victims in two separate apartments within close proximity.
Upon arrival, officers found two women grievously wounded; both succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter. Further investigation revealed a third victim, a 13-year-old girl found with critical gunshot wounds. She was immediately rushed to the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, where she remains in critical condition.
In a nearby apartment, emergency responders declared two women in their mid-20s and a young man in his early 20s deceased at the scene, intensifying the grim scenario faced by the community and law enforcement.
The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Eric Adams, was found dead on Tuesday morning following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This concluded a tense search which began after police received a lead on his whereabouts. Adams, encountered by the Criminal Apprehension team, was armed and fled to the backyard of a nearby home. Despite orders to disarm, the situation escalated resulting in his suicide.
Local authorities indicated that the identification of all victims is pending, with the Clark County Coroner’s Office tasked with releasing their names upon confirmation. The sequence of these violent events has shaken the local community, sparking wider discussions about public safety and gun control.
The North Las Troyes police department confirmed that they are collaborating with the Las Vegas police’s Force Investigation Team to unravel the details leading to this devastating incident. This joint investigation aims to offer clarity and justice for the victims and their families.
With the community in mourning, local officials have vowed to support the affected families and strengthen efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future. As this investigation continues, further details are expected to be released, providing some solace to a community grappling with the consequences of this violent outburst.