North Las Vegas, Nevada – A tragic shooting incident in North Las Vegas left five people dead and one person critically injured on Monday night. Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex around 10 pm, where they found two women who were later pronounced dead. Additionally, a 13-year-old girl was discovered with serious injuries and rushed to University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
According to reports, two other women in their mid-20s and a man in his early 20s were found shot dead in a nearby apartment. Authorities pronounced them dead at the scene. The identity of the victims will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office in due course.
The suspect, identified as Eric Adams, aged 47, was located by police the following morning. After being cornered by law enforcement, Adams reportedly took his own life. The North Las Vegas police received a tip about Adams’ possible location, leading to a confrontation where Adams brandished a firearm and then ignored commands to surrender, ultimately resorting to suicide.
The North Las Vegas police, along with the assistance of the Las Vegas police’s Force Investigation Team, are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. As of Tuesday afternoon, no further details were provided by the authorities, with promises of more information regarding the ongoing investigation to be disclosed at a later time.
This tragic event has shaken the community of North Las Vegas, prompting discussions about gun violence and mental health. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation and bring justice to the victims and their families. Our thoughts are with those affected by this senseless act of violence during this difficult time.