North Las Vegas, Nevada – Tragedy struck a local apartment complex where a shooting incident on Monday night resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left a 13-year-old girl critically injured. Authorities confirmed that the suspected gunman, identified as 57-year-old Eric Adams, took his own life following a manhunt that concluded on Tuesday morning.
The North Las Vegas Police Department received calls about gunfire around 10 p.m. at a residence located at 370 Casa Norte Drive, initiating an immediate police response. Early investigations led to the grim discovery of two deceased women, one in her early 40s and the other approaching her 60s, setting off a broader search within the apartment complex.
Amidst the chaos, officers discovered a young teenager critically wounded, swiftly ensuring her transport to a local hospital for urgent medical care. Their ongoing sweep through the vicinity revealed an additional chilling find—a second apartment housed the bodies of two more women in their mid-20s and a young man in his early 20s, all victims of gunshot wounds.
As law enforcement pieced together the sequence of events, a description of the suspect was circulated, warning that he was considered “armed and dangerous.” The search extended into the early hours of Tuesday when, around 10 a.m., police spotted Adams armed and fleeing into the backyard of a suburban home in North Las Lee Vegas. Despite being pursued by police, Adams refused to surrender his firearm and subsequently ended his own life.
The motive behind this violent spree remains unclear, and police have described the incident as isolated, without disclosing further details tied to the potential reasons behind the attacks.
As the community reels from this senseless violence, officials are urging anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation. Direct contact can be made with the North Las Vegas Police Department, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers, an independent non-profit organization.
This incident has prompted discussions about public safety and the measures necessary to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Local authorities, community leaders, and residents are calling for a renewed focus on community policing and mental health resources.
As investigations continue, the identities of all victims remain withheld pending notification of next of kin. The local community, along with authorities, are rallying to provide support for the survivors, relatives of the deceased, and those impacted by the horror of the event.
Public vigils and memorials are being planned by community members to honor the lives lost in this tragic incident, as calls for societal and legislative measures to address gun violence grow louder amidst the collective mourning.